“—So much motion, continues he, (for he was very corpulent)—is so much unquietness; and so much of rest, by the same analogy, is so much of heaven. Now, I (being very thin) think differently; and that so much of motion, is so much of life, and so much of joy—and that to stand still, or get on but slowly, is death and the devil—”
Quote by Laurence Sterne
Work
The life and opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
This novel is renowned for its unique narrative structure, which combines elements of the novel of sensibility with the picaresque. It is characterized by its stream-of-consciousness style, philosophical musings, and the author's tendency to interrupt the narrative with lengthy digressions. The story follows the protagonist's life from his birth to his early adulthood, offering a humorous and often critical look at the world around him. 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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