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Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, the (1759) [Novel]
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Laurence Sterne published this satiric work in nine volumes between 1759 and 1766. Although written it the 18th century it remains one of the most most influential books about the book itself. Sterne applies meta-fictional strategies which should re-flourish in the postmodern movements of the 20th century.

The work claims repeatedly to be about the life (and the opinions) of its author, Tristram Shandy, whose birth does not take place until late in the book. The story is more concerned with events that took place before the author's birth which he observes and comments on in a satirical manner.

However the importance of this book is not what it is about, but how it is told. A classic reflection on the art of story-telling.

Original title: The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
Original languages: English

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Genre: Fiction→ General Fiction→ Humor→ Satire
Fiction→ General Fiction→ Literary Fiction/classics→ Post-modern, Avant-garde, & Experimental

This work is a subwork of the following works :
     Tristram Shandy and A Sentimental Journey (1995) [Omnibus Volume]
      Author: Laurence Sterne

Edition #1: The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (1978)
Edition Details:

First published as part of The Works of Laurence Sterne by the University Presses of Florida, 1978. Edited by Melvyn New and Joan New, introduction and notes by Melvyn New, and an introductory essay by Christopher Ricks (1967).

Language: English


Edited by: Melvyn New Joan New
Introduction by: Christopher Ricks Melvyn New
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Manifested in:

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (May 2003)

Format: Paperback
Place of publication: London
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780141439778
Dimensions: 5 x 7.7 x 1.4 in
Pages: 735
Notes: Cover: Detail from Joshua Reynolds, "Four Learned Milordi" (1751)

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (1997)

Format: Paperback
Place of publication: London
Publisher: Penguin Classics
ISBN: 9780140435054
Dimensions: 5.1 x 8 x 1.2 in
Pages: 672
Notes: Cover: Detail from William Hogarth, "The Wedding from Country Dance" (ca. 1745)

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Edition #2: Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, the

Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, the (1759)
Edition Details:

Language: English
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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (April 2007)

Format: Paperback
Place of publication: Mineola, NY
Publisher: Dover Thrift Editions
ISBN: 9780486456485
Dimensions: 5.2 x 8.2 x 1.4 in
Pages: 526

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (2005)

Format: Paperback
Place of publication: Cirencester, UK
Publisher: Echo Library
ISBN: 9781846376269
Dimensions: 6 x 8.8 x 1.1 in
Pages: 341

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (September 2004)

Format: Paperback
Place of publication: New York
Publisher: Modern Library
ISBN: 9780375761195
Dimensions: 5.2 x 7.9 x 1.3 in
Pages: 665
Notes: Introduction and notes by Robert Folkenflik

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Tristram Shandy (2000)

Format: Paperback
Place of publication: London
Publisher: J.M. Dent & Sons
ISBN: 9780460877633
Dimensions: 5.4 x 7.7 x 1.7 in
Pages: 643

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (October 1998)

Format: Paperback
Place of publication: Oxford
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780192834706
Dimensions: 5 x 7.6 x 1.2 in
Pages: 596
Notes: Introduction and notes by Ian Campbell Ross
Cover: Detail from Bunbury, "The Siege of Namur (with Captain Shandy and Corporal Trim)" (1773)

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (1996)

Format: Paperback
Place of publication: Ware, UK
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
ISBN: 9781853262913
Dimensions: 5 x 7.6 x 1 in
Pages: 457

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (1985)

Format: Paperback
Place of publication: London
Publisher: Penguin Classics
ISBN: 9780140430196
Dimensions: 5 x 7.8 x 1.1 in
Pages: 659
Notes: Introduction by Christopher Ricks

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