The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne

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Author Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768
Commentator Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933
Title The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
Note Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Louise Hope, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" by Laurence Sterne is a novel written in the early 18th century. This work is notable for its unconventional narrative style, blending humor with philosophical digressions. It follows the life of Tristram Shandy, a man reflecting on his existence and the whimsical nature of life, often delving into the lives of his eccentric family members, particularly his father and uncle. The opening of the novel immediately introduces us to Tristram Shandy's contemplative and humorous voice. He reflects on the circumstances of his conception and birth, expressing a whimsical regret that his parents did not take greater care in their actions. His father’s obsession with winding a clock at a particular time becomes a humorous metaphor for the futility of fixing one's fate. Through a series of anecdotes and asides, Sterne sets the tone for a narrative that will explore both the absurdities of life and the intricacies of character, inviting readers to join Tristram on a journey filled with digressions and humorous observations about his family and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Stream of consciousness fiction
Subject Experimental fiction
Subject Fiction -- Authorship -- Fiction
Subject Infants -- Fiction
Subject Fetus -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 39270
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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