Laurence Sterne
Laurence Sterne was an 18th-century English novelist and Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novel 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman', which is considered one of the greatest comic novels in English literature. Sterne's writing is characterized by its witty, bawdy style and its innovative narrative techniques. His work has had a lasting influence on the development of the novel as a form of literature.
Books
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1. Tristram Shandy
The novel is a humorous, rambling narrative that chronicles the life of Tristram Shandy. The story is filled with digressions, anecdotes, and eccentric characters, as Tristram often interrupts his own tale to interject commentary or to recount stories from his family's past. Despite the seemingly haphazard structure, the novel is a clever exploration of narrative form and a satirical critique of traditional biographies and novels.
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2. A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy
This novel follows the travels of a charming and sensitive man, who journeys through France and Italy, engaging in philosophical debates, falling in and out of love, and experiencing a variety of comedic misadventures. Along the way, he encounters a diverse array of characters, each with their own unique stories and perspectives. The novel is a humorous and satirical critique of travel literature of the time, with a focus on the human condition and the nature of sentimentalism.
