Oeuvres complètes, tome 6

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Oeuvres complètes, tome 6" by Laurence Sterne is a collection of letters and sermons written in the early 19th century. This volume highlights Sterne's correspondence with a character named Eliza, revealing deep emotional connections, philosophical musings, and reflections on life. The letters exhibit a blend of passionate friendship and intellectual discourse, while the sermons deal with themes of happiness, virtue, and the human condition. The opening of the book introduces readers to the intense and affectionate letters of Yorick addressed to Eliza. Yorick expresses his admiration for her intelligence and character while also conveying concern for her health and well-being. The letters are filled with sincere declarations of friendship and care, alongside playful references to their significant connection. Within this correspondence, Yorick navigates the themes of love, virtue, and the challenges of life, setting the stage for the deeper philosophical insights found throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-05-10