“There are a thousand unnoticed openings, continued my father, which let penetrating eye at once into a man's soul; and I maintain it, added he, that a man of sense does not lay down his hat in coming into a room, --or take it up in going out of it, but something escapes, which discovers him.”
Quote by Laurence Sterne
Work
The Works of Laurence Sterne: Containing The Life and Opinions of Tristam Shandy, Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, Sermons, Letters, Etc
This collection brings together a variety of works by the 18th-century English writer Laurence Sterne. It includes his satirical novel The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, his travel narrative Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, and a selection of sermons and letters. Sterne's writing is known for its wit, humor, and philosophical depth. more
Author
Laurence Sterne
Laurence Sterne, born on November 24, 1713, and died on March 18, 1768, was a prominent English novelist of the 18th century. He is best known for his novel 'Tristram Shandy', which is considered a pioneer of modern fiction and is renowned for its unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more
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