“I often derive a peculiar satisfaction in conversing with the ancient and modern dead, — who yet live and speak excellently in their works. My neighbors think me often alone, — and yet at such times I am in company with more than five hundred mutes — each of whom, at my pleasure, communicates his ideas to me by dumb signs — quite as intelligently as any person living can do by uttering of words.”
Quote by Laurence Sterne
Work
The Works of Lawrence Sterne: In Four Volumes, with a Life of the Author, Written by Himself
The Works of Lawrence Sterne: In Four Volumes is a compilation of the literary works of the 18th-century English writer Lawrence Sterne. The set includes his most famous novels, such as 'Tristram Shandy,' and is accompanied by a personal biography written by Sterne, offering insight into his life and writing process. 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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