""The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent.; Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; Sermons, Letters, Etc."" is a collection of works by the English writer Laurence Sterne, published in 1847. The main work in the collection is ""The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent."", a novel that is notable for its experimental form and unconventional narrative structure. The novel tells the story of the eponymous Tristram Shandy, who is born into a wealthy family and grows up to become a writer. Along the way, he ...
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""The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent.; Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; Sermons, Letters, Etc."" is a collection of works by the English writer Laurence Sterne, published in 1847. The main work in the collection is ""The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent."", a novel that is notable for its experimental form and unconventional narrative structure. The novel tells the story of the eponymous Tristram Shandy, who is born into a wealthy family and grows up to become a writer. Along the way, he encounters a wide range of characters and experiences, and the novel is filled with digressions, jokes, and philosophical musings.Also included in the collection is ""A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy"", a travelogue that follows the narrator's journey through Europe. The work is notable for its focus on the narrator's emotional experiences, rather than on the places he visits. The collection also includes a selection of Sterne's sermons, letters, and other writings, providing a comprehensive overview of his work.Overall, ""The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent.; Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; Sermons, Letters, Etc."" is a rich and varied collection of works by one of the most important writers of the 18th century. Sterne's innovative approach to storytelling and his focus on human emotions and experiences continue to resonate with readers today.With A Life Of The Author.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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