Laurence Sterne

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Author overview

Laurence Sterne (1713–1768) was a novelist whose body of work spans literary writing. This writing is associated with Kingdom of Great Britain. Major works and useful reading starting points include Tristram Shandy, A Political Romance, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy. Key themes include narrative digression, time, memory, and identity, and sentiment, embodiment, and comic uncertainty.

Reading pathway

Begin with Tristram Shandy.

Representative starting points

All published guides by this author

Biography, authority, and bibliography sources

Laurence Sterne biographical reference
Laurence Sterne authority metadata
Library of Congress authority record for Laurence Sterne
College Board AP English Literature past exam questions
Open Library work record