“I am this month one whole year older than I was this time twelve-month; and having got, as you perceive, almost into the middle of my fourth volume—and no farther than to my first day's life—'tis demonstrative that I have three hundred and sixty-four days more life to write just now, than when I first set out; so that instead of advancing, as a common writer, in my work with what I have been doing at it—on the contrary, I am just thrown so many volumes back—”
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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