Henry Mackenzie＇ s The Man of Feeling （1771 ）, widely read m its time, has been generally regarded as an exemplar of sentimental fiction. As a typical man of the world, Mackenzie made arduous efforts to distance hi...Henry Mackenzie＇ s The Man of Feeling （1771 ）, widely read m its time, has been generally regarded as an exemplar of sentimental fiction. As a typical man of the world, Mackenzie made arduous efforts to distance himself from Harley, the simple and naive sentimental hero he created in his novel. The novel described how the innocence and tenderness of Harley were thwarted by the evil world and how Harley responded with sighs and tears. The same response was asked of the reader. Hence, readings of sentimental novels became tear-demanding exhibitions of pathos, while the unkindness and perverseness of the world were minimized and even concealed.展开更多
基金This paper is supported by Science Foundation of BLCU （supported by ＂the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities＂） （No. 12YBG022）.
文摘Henry Mackenzie＇ s The Man of Feeling （1771 ）, widely read m its time, has been generally regarded as an exemplar of sentimental fiction. As a typical man of the world, Mackenzie made arduous efforts to distance himself from Harley, the simple and naive sentimental hero he created in his novel. The novel described how the innocence and tenderness of Harley were thwarted by the evil world and how Harley responded with sighs and tears. The same response was asked of the reader. Hence, readings of sentimental novels became tear-demanding exhibitions of pathos, while the unkindness and perverseness of the world were minimized and even concealed.
