The Sermons of Mr. Yorick

'The Sermons of Mr Yorick' is a compelling collection of homilies authored by the celebrated 18th-century novelist Laurence Sterne, writing under the pseudonym of his famous character from 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman'. This second volume continues to showcase Sterne’s unique blend of religious moralizing and the sentimental literary style that defined his era. Unlike many traditional theological treatises of the time, these sermons are noted for their directness, wit, and profound focus on the human heart and social virtues.Sterne explores themes of charity, humility, and the complexities of human nature through a lens that is both deeply personal and intellectually engaging. While they serve as formal religious discourses, the sermons also provide invaluable insight into the philosophical and ethical underpinnings of Sterne’s more famous fictional works. Readers will find a bridge between the author’s clerical duties as an Anglican vicar and his revolutionary contributions to the English novel. This collection remains a vital resource for those interested in 18th-century theology, British literature, and the development of the sentimental movement.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.