Сентиментальное путешествие | A Sentimental Journey

A Sentimental Journey

Laurence Sterne · 1768

Overview

Parson Yorick sets off across France and Italy, recording encounters rather than monuments. The narrative skips guidebook facts in favor of fleeting emotions and sharp social comedy. Sterne mixes digressions, blank pages, and playful typography to mock grand travelogues of the era. The result is a compact, episodic novel that anticipates modern travel writing.

Who it's for

• Readers of 18th-century British satire
• Travel-literature fans seeking early examples
• Book-club members ready for a brisk classic

Key features

• Language: English
• First published 1768
• Author: Laurence Sterne
• Genre: Comic novel, travel satire