Laurence Sterne

El gran clásico de la literatura universal, novela favorita de Javier Marías, traducida por él mismo. «Una obra rica, ambiciosa, compleja, burlona y poco definible, que valió a su autor en su época t

La escritura de Laurence Sterne (1713-1768), nacido en Irlanda, brota de la corriente que abrieron Rabelais y Cervantes, y que habría de llegar hasta Joyce. "Tristram Shandy" es una pieza clave en la formacion de la novela moderna.El lector actual que se acerca a la obra mas famosa de Sterne descubre con asombro como la veta subversiva que alienta la narracion desborda los limites de la peripecia para contaminar las mismas convenciones del genero. La autorreferencia, la paradoja y el subjetivismo se alian con la explotacion de los recursos tipograficos para crear, ademas, una de las novelas mas divertidas de la literatura inglesa.

El gran clásico de la literatura universal, novela favorita de Javier Marías, traducida por él mismo.«Una obra rica, ambiciosa, compleja, burlona y poco definible, que valió a su autor en su época ta

Romanzo nel quale attraverso il diario di Yorik viene narrato il viaggio in carrozza tra Francia ed Italia che diviene unesplorazione di se stesso, dei propri sentimenti, delle proprie emozioni. Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione in italiano.

''Love is nothing without feeling. And feeling is still less without love.'' Celebrated in its own day as the progenitor of ''a school of sentimental writers'', A Sentimental Journey (1768) has outlasted its many imitators because of the humour and mischievous eroticism that inform Mr Yorick''s travels. Setting out to journey to France and Italy he gets little further than Lyons but finds much to appreciate, in contrast to contemporary travel writers whom Sterne satirizes in the figures of Smelfungus and Mundungus. A master of ambiguity and double entendre, Sterne is nevertheless as concerned as his peers with exploring the nature of virtue; unlike other writers of sentimental fiction Sterne insists on the inseparability of desire and feeling. This new edition includes a selection from The Sermons of Mr Yorick, which shed light on the concerns of the Journey, The Journal to Eliza, which records Sterne''s feelings as he languishes for the company of Eliza Draper, and A Political Romance, the satire on a local ecclesiastical squabble that was the catalyst for Sterne''s literary career.

CONTENTS:The Satires and NovelsA POLITICAL ROMANCETHE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF TRISTRAM SHANDYA SENTIMENTAL JOURNEYThe SermonsTHE SERMONS OF LAURENCE STERNEThe LettersLETTERS FROM YORICK TO ELIZAORIGINAL LETTERS OF THE LATE REVEREND MR. LAURENCE STERNELETTERS OF THE LATE REV. MR. LAURENCE STERNE TO HIS MOST INTIMATE FRIENDSThe Non-FictionJOURNAL TO ELIZAYORICKS MEDITATIONS UPON VARIOUS INTERESTING AND IMPORTANT SUBJECTSEXPLANATORY REMARKS UPON THE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF TRISTRAM SHANDY: WHEREIN, THE MORALS AND POLITICS OF THIS PIECE ARE CLEARLY LAID OPEN, BY JEREMIAH KUNASTROKIUS, M.D.THE BEAUTIES OF STERNE

In "A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy," Laurence Sterne ventures into the realms of the travel narrative with an innovative and deeply personal lens. The book is notable for its introspective and digressive prose, blending elements of sentimentality, humor, and philosophical reflection. Sterne employs a stream-of-consciousness style that invites readers into the emotional landscape of his journey, transcending mere geographical description to explore the human condition. This rich tapestry of thoughts and experiences reflects the 18th-century movement of sentimental literature, which often emphasizes emotion and individual experience as central to understanding humanity. Laurence Sterne, an English novelist and clergyman, is best known for his earlier work, "Tristram Shandy," which established his reputation for playful narrative techniques and a profound engagement with the subjectivity of storytelling. His own experiences as a traveler and his keen observations of the European social landscape converge in this work, revealing both his personal vulnerabilities and the broader cultural contexts of his time. Sternes unique blend of satire and pathos illuminates the intricacies of travel and its impact on the self. Readers who seek to delve into a narrative that intricately weaves travel, sentiment, and introspection will find Sternes work profoundly rewarding. "A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy" serves as a seminal exploration of the interplay between place and memory, making it essential for anyone interested in literature that captures the essence of human experience through the lens of travel.

Garaiko eleberriaren legeak hankaz gora jarri zituen bezala, esan liteke bidaietako literatura etabidaiariaren sentimendua bera ere behin betiko irauli zituela Laurence Sternek liburu honekin: ordura arte, katedralak, monumentuak eta enparauak ziren han eta hemen ikusi beharrekoak; hemen, berriz, aipatu ere ez dira egiten halakoak: Frantzian barrena firin-faran dabil Yorick bidaiari eta narratzailea, bidean topatzen dituen gizon (eta batez ere emakume) bereziek pizten diotela gogoaeta bideratzen zangoa; plan bat egiten du eta berehala aldatzen; ekintza bat hasten du baina ez amaitzen; beti alai hala ere, zirikatzaile eta umoretsu bezain eskuzabal eta bihozbera. Bidaiari sentimentala bezain alderrai dabil haren gogoa, batetik bestera, eta izaera libre eta araugabe horren parekoa du idazkera ere: jostari, berbalapiko, sigi-sagatsua. Era guztietako pertsonaiak dabiltza joan-etorrian, gai guztiei buruzko gogoetak sartu-irtenean, Sterneren begirada bihurri eta onberakgidaturiko ibilbide honetan.

Laurence Sternes "Tristram Shandy" is a groundbreaking work of 18th-century English literature that defies conventional narrative structure and explores the complexities of time, identity, and human folly. Written in an experimental and often digressive style, the novel meanders through the life of its protagonist, Tristram, presenting a rich tapestry of anecdotes, philosophical musings, and humorous asides. Sterne employs a conversational tone punctuated by typographical innovations, making the reading experience both playful and intellectually stimulating, thus positioning the novel as a precursor to the modernist narrative form. Laurence Sterne, an Anglican clergyman, turned to writing after a life marked by personal upheaval and a keen observation of human nature. His experiences in a turbulent society and the contrast between his clerical duties and artistic ambitions informed his distinctive literary voice. Sternes ability to blend humor with deep philosophical inquiry reflects his background in the emerging Enlightenment thought, offering readers a unique perspective on identity and existence during a transformative period in English literature. "Tristram Shandy" is highly recommended for readers seeking an insightful and humorous examination of lifes absurdities. Its unconventional style and profound themes invite readers to reflect on their experiences while appreciating the artistic liberties Sterne took to challenge narrative norms. This timeless work remains a vital exploration of how stories shape our understanding of ourselves.

Laurence Sternes great masterpiece of bawdy humour and rich satire defies any attempt to categorize it. Part novel, part digression, its gloriously disordered narrative interweaves the birth and life of the unfortunate "hero" Tristram Shandy, the eccentric philosophy of his father Walter, the amours and military obsessions of Uncle Toby, and a host of other characters, including Dr. Slop, Corporal Trim and the parson Yorick. A joyful celebration of the endless possibilities of the art of fiction, Tristram Shandy is also a wry demonstration of its limitations.

Inspirándose en modelos tandispares como El Quijote cervantino, los Cuentos de Voltaire y Obras de Locke, logró Sterne edificar una de las novelas más divertidas que jamás se hayan escrito. Crítico, ironico, acido y siempre jovial, el Tristram Shandy con sus inefables opiniones- es tambien un permanente experimento narrativo, una obra literariamente radical y revolucionaria. Por eso, a mas de dos siglos de distancia Sterne es en mayor medida que muchos novelistas actuales- un escrito estrictamente contemporaneo.

Considerada como una de las cumbres de la narrativa en lengua inglesa y publicada apenas tres semanas antes de morir su autor, Viaje sentimental por Francia e Italia consagró a Laurence Sterne como un genial cultivador de la novela picaresca, pero tambien como un autor muy cercano a Defoe y Rousseau y, en nuestro ambito, a Cervantes.Un lector desprevenido, al ver el titulo, podria creer que se trata de un libro de viajes a la usanza clasica; pero nada mas lejos de la realidad. Su objeto parece insignificante, pues sirviendose del deambular erratico por Francia del despreocupado Yorick un jovial clerigo, alter ego del autor la obra parece limitarse a narrar, con suma indolencia, un recorrido sentimental en el que lo importante no son los monumentos, las ciudades o los accidentes geograficos, sino las mujeres encontradas, la curiosidad por los personajes conocidos y las pequeñas aventuras iniciadas. La gran habilidad de Sterne, tanto en esta como en su obra magna, Tristram Shandy, estriba en trascender las mas nimias anecdotas del viaje, que para el lector acabaran alcanzando valor de parabola existencial.Traduccion y postfacio de Max Lacruz Bassols

A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy is a novel by Laurence Sterne, who travelled through France and Italy as far south as Naples, and after returning determined to describe his travels from a sentimental point of view. The narrator is the Reverend Mr. Yorick, who is slyly represented to guileless readers as Sternes barely disguised alter ego. The book recounts his various adventures, usually of the amorous type. Yoricks journey starts in Calais, where he meets a monk who begs for donations to his convent. Yorick initially refuses to give him anything, but later regrets his decision. He finds the monk, they exchange their snuff-boxes, and Yorick buys a chaise to continue his journey.

Laurence Sternes great masterpiece of bawdy humour and rich satire defies any attempt to categorize it. Part novel, part digression, its gloriously disordered narrative interweaves the birth and life of the unfortunate hero Tristram Shandy, the eccentric philosophy of his father Walter, the amours and military obsessions of Uncle Toby, and a host of other characters, including Dr Slop, Corporal Trim and the parson Yorick. A joyful celebration of the endless possibilities of the art of fiction, Tristram Shandy is also a wry demonstration of its limitations.