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Tristram Shandy: Vol. I-IV
Tristram Shandy: Vol. I-IV
Tristram Shandy: Vol. I-IV
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Believe it or not - the postmodern novel was invented in the 18th century.

In fact, Laurence Sterne wrote a very funny and witty book about the impossibility of writing a novel. It has inspired both readers and other writers ever since.
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Release dateJan 14, 2016
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Tristram Shandy: Vol. I-IV
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Laurence Sterne

Irish-born Laurence Sterne was an eighteenth century English author and Anglican clergyman. Though he is perhaps best known as a novelist, Sterne also wrote memoirs, articles on local politics, and a large number of sermons for which he was quite well known during his lifetime. Sterne’s works include The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy, and the satire A Political Romance (also known as The History of a Good Warm Watch-Coat). Sterne died in 1768 at the age of 54.

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