Laurence Sterne was an influential English author and clergyman who lived during the 18th century. He is best known for his novel “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman,” which is considered a groundbreaking work in the genre of experimental fiction.
Sterne’s writing style was characterized by his use of humor, satire, and digressions, which challenged traditional narrative structures of the time. His works often explored themes of human nature, morality, and the complexities of social interactions. Sterne’s unique literary style and innovative storytelling techniques greatly influenced subsequent generations of writers, including James Joyce and Virginia Woolf.
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1815 First Edition: Laurence’s Sterne’s Works, volume I
$65.00Laurence Sterne’s works, volume one of a four-volume set. The volume includes Sterne’s famous works such as The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent. and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, as well as sermons, letters, and a life of the author written by himself. The book is beautifully bound in leather with ornamentation and lettering on the cover and spine, though there is some wear due to its age. The inner cover has been rebound in 1997, and the volume is tightly bound and clean with writing. However, there is some fading and foxing on the pages due to the book’s advanced age. The book also contains beautiful engravings, making it a wonderful addition to any collection of antique books.