Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) [ Art and Literature ]
… of the author of The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman , and of A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy . It reminds us that the world of Tristram Shandy is characterized by sociability as its narrative trope, while … works, Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (1759-67), as well as A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy (1768), may be read against the background of the form of sociability he favoured, which rested on conversation, on … stayed until 1764. He would go again in 1765, and carry on, unlike Yorick in A Sentimental Journey , across the Alps to Italy. Sterne’s letters testify to the reception he met with in Paris, being feted as the author of Tristram Shandy , …
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