A Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne
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Title
A Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne
Subject
A quote relating to the manners and attitude of men during the 18th Century.
Description
Part of the point of Yorick's narrative is to contrast his benevolent attitude towards man with the attitudes expressed in the more spleen-oriented, irritable travel narratives of his contemporaries. This welcoming attitude is also what gives the novel its sentimental focus as well, for Yorick is concerned with openness, kindness, and amiability. He hopes that this behavior will be reflected in those he meets, and that his example will foster good behavior on a broad scale. The narratives he recounts -- the man distressed over his dead ass, the townspeople who watch a play and emulate its virtues -- combine with pronouncements such as this one to reveal his warm disposition. Indeed, Yorick believes that he can spread a general warmth of disposition in the world.
Creator
Laurence Sterne
Source
A Sentimental Journey
Date
1768
Contributor
Aryaan Mehra
Format
Quote from a novel
Language
English
Text Item Type Metadata
Text
When man is at peace with man, how much lighter than a feather is the heaviest of metals in his hand!
Original Format
Quote from 'A Sentimental Journey'
Citation
Laurence Sterne, “A Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne,” Enlightenmens, accessed March 21, 2023, http://enlightenmens.lmc.gatech.edu/items/show/741.