Thursday, February 9, 2012

Laurence Sterne

Laurence Sterne (1713-1768)

Laurence Sterne (1713-1768)

Laurence Sterne (24 November 1713 18 March 1768) was an Irish novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption.



[A Sentimental Journey]


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