The Comedy of Sentiment

by Max Nordau

Book Overview

The Comedy of Sentiment: A Novel is a satirical novel that critiques the sentimentalism of popular literature in the late 19th century. Max Simon Nordau, a German author, wrote the book to challenge the belief that literature should indulge in raw sentimentality. The book features characters who are fond of sentimental literature but are irony-proof and are often the targets of ridicule.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021984442
• ISBN13: 9781021984449
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"