Laurence Sterne's A Sentimental Journey

Laurence Sternes A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy continues to be as widely read and admired as upon its first appearance. Deemed more accessible than Sternes Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and often assigned as a college text, A Sentimental Journey has received its share of critical attention, butunlike Tristram Shandyto date it has not been the subject of a dedicated anthology of critical essays. This volume fills that gap with fresh perspectives on Sternes novel that will appeal to students and critics alike. Together with an introduction that situates each essay within A Sentimental Journeys reception history, and a tailpiece detailing the culmination of Sternes career and his death, this volume presents a cohesive approach to this significant text that is simultaneously grounded and revelatory.