Name: Das Leben Und Die Meinungen Von Herrn Tristram Shandy (1908) (in German)
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Author: Laurence Sterne
ISBN: 9781160059282

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Das Leben Und Die Meinungen Von Herrn Tristram Shandy (1908) (in German)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Laurence Sterne

Lovis Corinth

Publisher

Kessinger Publishing

Language

German

Pages

314

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm

Weight

0.42 kg.

ISBN13

9781160059282

Synopsis "Das Leben Und Die Meinungen Von Herrn Tristram Shandy (1908) (in German)"

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Laurence Sterne

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Laurence Sterne (1713–1768) was an Anglo-Irish novelist and clergyman, famous for his innovative style and sharp sense of humor. He was born in Clonmel, Ireland, and studied at the University of Cambridge. Ordained as a priest in the Anglican Church, he spent much of his life as a vicar in Yorkshire. However, his true fame came with the publication of The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (1759–1767), a revolutionary novel that broke with the narrative conventions of his time.

Tristram Shandy stood out for its fragmented structure, constant digressions, typographical play, and satirical tone, influenced by authors like Rabelais and Cervantes. The work caused a sensation in England and Europe, making Sterne a literary figure of great renown. Later he published A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy (1768), based on his travels through Europe, especially during his stay in France.

Sterne struggled for years with health issues, particularly tuberculosis, a disease that eventually led to his death in London. His literary legacy has deeply influenced modern and postmodern authors, and he is considered one of the forerunners of the experimental novel. His ironic and personal style continues to be the subject of study and admiration.

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