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Best Sentimentalism Books

December 2024

A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy

Sterne’s witty travelogue follows the amorous misadventures of Yorick, a sentimental traveler, through 18th-century France and Italy. With a keen eye for human nature, Yorick encounters a cast of colorful characters, from flirtatious chambermaids to melancholy monks. The narrative meanders delightfully, much like the journey itself, offering poignant reflections on love, mortality, and the human condition. I found myself chuckling at Yorick’s foibles and touched by his compassion. A charming, thought-provoking read that still resonates today.

The Sorrows of Young Werther

“The Sorrows of Young Werther” by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a poignant tale of unrequited love and emotional turmoil. Werther, a sensitive and passionate young artist, falls deeply in love with Charlotte, who is already engaged to another man. His letters, filled with raw emotion and introspection, reveal the depths of his despair and longing. This timeless classic captures the intensity of youthful passion and the tragic beauty of unattainable love.