Laurence Sterne Libros

This collection offers a comprehensive look at the history and culture of the Americas from the late 15th century to the early 20th century. It features original accounts of exploration, societal changes, and significant events, including the U.S. Civil War and interactions with Native Americans. The work includes a variety of documents such as political tracts, literature, and maps, providing valuable insights into the era's society and beliefs. Now available as high-quality digital scans, it serves as an essential resource for libraries and scholars.

Endlessly digressive, boundlessly imaginative and unmatched in its absurd and timeless wit Laurence Sterne's great masterpiece of bawdy humour and rich satire defies any attempt to categorize it, with a rich metafictional narrative that might classify it as the first 'postmodern' novel. Part novel, part digression, its gloriously disordered narrative interweaves the birth and life of the unfortunate 'hero' Tristram Shandy, the eccentric philosophy of his father Walter, the amours and military obsessions of Uncle Toby, and a host of other characters, including Dr Slop, Corporal Trim and the parson Yorick. A joyful celebration of the endless possibilities of the art of fiction, Tristram Shandy is also a wry demonstration of its limitations. The text and notes of this volume are based on the acclaimed Florida Edition, with a critical introduction by Melvyn New and Christopher Ricks's introductory essay from the first Penguin Classics edition. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Set against a backdrop of ecclesiastical conflict, this allegorical work revolves around a dispute over a greatcoat involving a church lawyer, an archbishop, and a Dean. Initially suppressed by outraged church leaders in 1759, the manuscript remained hidden until a surprising discovery in 1905. It wasn't until 1914 that the novel was finally published, revealing Laurence Sterne's sharp wit and commentary on church politics. This unique narrative showcases Sterne's literary prowess beyond his well-known work, Tristram Shandy.

Introduces us to a group of memorable characters, variously eccentric, farcical and endearing. This book involves the reader in the labyrinthine creation of a purported autobiography. It anticipates modernism and postmodernism.

Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Europe, this work offers a unique exploration of France and Italy through the eyes of its author. It blends travel narrative with personal reflection, capturing the cultural landscapes and emotional experiences encountered along the journey. The text is enriched by Sterne's distinctive style, combining humor and sentimentality, making it a compelling read for those interested in literary travelogues and the human experience in foreign lands.

Contains the features of the acclaimed Florida edition of the two works of Sterne's last year of life, A Sentimental Journey and Continuation of the Bramine's Journal, including a selection of its notes. Several additional documents provide context for understanding these works in relation to Sterne's life and other writings.

A Sentimental Journey tells the story of Mr Yorick's travels through France and Italy and parodies contemporary travel works, most notably those by Smollett. This new edition includes a selection from The Sermons of Mr Yorick as well as The Journal to Eliza and A Political Romance, both works that shed light on the Journey.