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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, Vol. 1
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When the third and forth volumes of Triflram Shandy made their appearance, the publick was not quite fo eager in pur chafing and applauding them, as they had been with refpeét to the firft two volumes. The novelty of the fte and manner no longer remained; his digreflions were by many confidered as tedious, and hisaflerifks too obfcure nay, fome invidious critics, who pretended to be able to point them out, infinuated, that they were too indelicate for the eye of chaftity.
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When the third and forth volumes of Triflram Shandy made their appearance, the publick was not quite fo eager in pur chafing and applauding them, as they had been with refpeét to the firft two volumes. The novelty of the fte and manner no longer remained; his digreflions were by many confidered as tedious, and hisaflerifks too obfcure nay, fome invidious critics, who pretended to be able to point them out, infinuated, that they were too indelicate for the eye of chaftity.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
364 pages, Paperback
Published December 5, 2017
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Laurence Sterne
1,657 books426 followersLaurence Sterne was an Irish-born English novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption (tuberculosis).
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