The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

Name: The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241552667
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By Laurence Sterne

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne is a unique narrative that defies traditional storytelling. It follows the protagonist, Tristram Shandy, as he attempts to recount his life story, often getting sidetracked by humorous digressions and philosophical musings. The book is celebrated for its innovative structure, playful language, and satirical take on autobiographical conventions.
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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

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One of the greatest novels ever written, now in a wonderful new clothbound edition.

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, Laurence Sterne's great masterpiece of bawdy humour and rich satire, defies any attempt to categorise it. Part novel, part digression, its gloriously disordered narrative interweaves the birth and life of the unfortunate 'hero' Tristram Shandy, the eccentric philosophy of his father Walter, the amours and military obsessions of Uncle Toby, and a host of other characters.

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne is often praised for its innovative narrative style and comedic elements. Reviewers appreciate how it playfully challenges traditional storytelling, making it a pioneering work of metafiction. Its digressive structure and whimsical humour have captivated readers for generations, though some find its non-linear approach challenging. The novel's unique character development and satirical wit also receive frequent commendation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241552667

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by Melvyn New

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 49.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 910g

Pages: 784

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Fiction General Fiction Humour Laurence Sterne Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

About the Author

Laurence Sterne was born in 1713, the younger son of a landowning Yorkshire family. He studied at Jesus College, Cambridge and was ordained in 1738. Sterne's dramas were mostly personal, including bitter quarrels with his wife and uncle, and some high profile affairs. The publication of the first volumes of The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy in 1759 made him famous throughout Europe overnight. He went on to complete the remaining volumes over the next seven years. Sterne died in 1768 of tuberculosis, the condition that had dogged him for many years.