Publisher's Synopsis
A Political Romance is a novel written by Laurence Sterne, an English novelist and clergyman. The book was first published in 1759 and is considered to be one of Sterne's lesser-known works. The story revolves around the love affair between a young woman named Maria and a politician named Sir George. Maria is a virtuous and innocent young woman who falls in love with Sir George, a man who is married and has a reputation for being a womanizer. Despite the obstacles in their way, Maria and Sir George begin a passionate affair that is both scandalous and dangerous. The novel explores themes of love, politics, morality, and the corrupting influence of power. Sterne's writing style is characterized by his use of humor, satire, and irony, and he often breaks the fourth wall to address the reader directly. A Political Romance is a thought-provoking and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on the politics and social mores of 18th-century England.Trim was one of those kind of Men who loved a Bit of Finery in his Heart, and would rather have a tatter'd Rag of a Better Body's, than the best plain whole Thing his Wife could spin him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
