The Man of Feeling (Oxford World's Classics)

The Man of Feeling (Oxford World's Classics) Description

Mackenzie's hugely popular novel of 1771 is the foremost work of the sentimental movement in which sentiment and sensibility were allied with true virtue and sensitivity is the mark of the man of feeling. The hero Harley is followed in a series of episodes demonstrating his benevolence in an uncaring world: he assists the down-trodden loses his love and fails to achieve worldly success. The novel asks a series of vital questions: what morality is possible in a complex commercial world? Does trying to maintain it make you a saint or a fool? Is sentiment merely a luxury for the leisured classes?About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities voluminous notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more.