The Life and Letters of Laurence Sterne by Lewis Melville

This biography of the celebrated author Laurence Sterne provides a unique insight into the life and times of one of the most influential figures in 18th century literature. Drawing on Sterne's own letters and other primary sources, Lewis S. Benjamin recreates the world in which Sterne lived and worked, shedding new light on his groundbreaking contributions to the art of fiction.