Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman: The Notes, Vol. 3

by Laurence Sterne, Melvyn New (Editor), Richard A. Davies (Editor)

A forerunner of psychological fiction, and considered a landmark work for its innovative use of narrative devices, Sterne's topsy-turvy novel was both celebrated and vilified when first published. Originally released in nine separate volumes, it is in effect an exercise about the difficulties of writing. Impossible to categorize, it remains a beguiling milestone in the history of literature.

572 pages, Hardcover

Published October 1, 1984

About the author

Laurence Sterne was an Irish-born English novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption (tuberculosis).

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Reviews

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

The notes are extremely useful and appreciated.