“What is the life of man! Is it not to shift from side to side? From sorrow to sorrow? To button up one cause of vexation! And unbutton another!”
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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