The most prominent feature of the 18th century English sentimental novel is indulgence in emotion, which has invited criticism from later readers. Moreover, some readers complain that the sentimental novel of the later period, represented by Lawrence Sterne's works, tends to be "amoral". The present author believes that these criticisms have, to a certain extent, been the result of misunderstanding and inadequate understanding of the sentimental novel and are responsible for its devaluation. She takes Sterne's Sentimental Journey through France...
