With The Journal to Eliza and A Political Romance. A Sentimental Journey, published in 1768, makes fun of the popular travelogue of the time, as Tristan Shandy makes fun of the 18th century novel. Essential to understanding the development of the novel and comedy, Sterne's writings take their place beside Fielding and Richardson in importance. Edited with introductions by Ian Jack. Excellent condition green cloth with red and gilt title on spine. OUP hb with lightly worn dj. 1968. USED. $17.00