Laurence Sterne in Germany / A Contribution to the Study of the Literary Relations of / England and Germany in the Eighteenth Century

Name: Laurence Sterne in Germany / A Contribution to the Study of the Literary Relations of / England and Germany in the Eighteenth Century
Author: Harvey W. Hewett-Thayer

By Harvey W. Hewett-Thayer

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A scholarly study traces the reception and influence of Laurence Sterne among German readers and writers in the eighteenth century, using archival research and contemporary periodical evidence to reconstruct translations, editions, and the publication history of The Sentimental Journey. It surveys responses before and after that work’s appearance, outlines the channels of transmission such as journals and translators, and documents imitators and stylistic followers as well as organized opposition to his sentimental manner. Chapters contextualize English literary impact on German narrative tastes and provide a concluding bibliography and reference apparatus for further investigation.

About the Author

Harvey W. Hewett-Thayer

Harvey W. Hewett-Thayer was a scholar known for his contributions to literary studies, particularly in the context of English and German literature during the eighteenth century. His notable work, "Laurence Sterne in Germany / A Contribution to the Study of the Literary Relations of England and Germany in the Eighteenth Century," explores the influence of English literature on German writers and vice versa. Through his research, Hewett-Thayer sheds light on the cultural exchanges that shaped literary traditions in both countries, highlighting the interconnectedness of their literary histories.