Definition:
A sentimental novel is a type of novel, which was popularized in the 18th century. The novel is characterized by extreme emotion, which attempts to elicite an extreme emotional response in the reader.
A sentimental novel may leave the reader with an optimistic and positive outlook on humanity and human nature.
A sentimental novel is a type of novel, which was popularized in the 18th century. The novel is characterized by extreme emotion, which attempts to elicite an extreme emotional response in the reader.
A sentimental novel may leave the reader with an optimistic and positive outlook on humanity and human nature.
Examples:
Examples of sentimental novels include: Oliver Goldsmith's "The Vicar of Wakefield," Henry Mackenzie's "The Man of Feeling," Laurence Sterne's "A Sentimental Journey," and Thomas Day's "The History of Sandford and Merton."
Examples of sentimental novels include: Oliver Goldsmith's "The Vicar of Wakefield," Henry Mackenzie's "The Man of Feeling," Laurence Sterne's "A Sentimental Journey," and Thomas Day's "The History of Sandford and Merton."
