The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, Volumes 1-2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023668996)

First published between 1759 and 1767, “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman” is Laurence Sterneâ€(TM)s endlessly inventive and delightfully eccentric novel. Presenting itself as a biography, the novel playfully digresses and subverts narrative conventions, offering readers a unique and humorous exploration of life, literature, and the art of storytelling.

Volumes 1 and 2 introduce the reader to the Shandy family and the circumstances surrounding Tristram's birth. With its innovative structure and witty prose, "Tristram Shandy" remains a cornerstone of English literature, celebrated for its originality and enduring appeal. Sterne's masterpiece invites readers to revel in the joy of language and the boundless possibilities of the novel form.

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