The Works of Laurence Sterne A.M. in Eight Volumes; Volume 2

<p>This is Volume 2 of an eight-volume set containing the collected works of Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) the celebrated 18th-century English novelist and clergyman. Sterne is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy Gentleman and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy.</p> <p>Sterne's works are characterized by their experimental narrative style humor and sentimental themes. His writing broke from traditional novelistic conventions embracing digressions eccentric characters and a self-aware narrator who directly addresses the reader. This edition offers a valuable opportunity to engage with Sterne's complete oeuvre showcasing his unique contribution to English literature. Volume 2 provides a critical insight into the development of the novel and the literary landscape of the Enlightenment.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>