2019, ISBN: 1230003342770

An experimental novel far ahead of its time, ''Tristram Shandy'' was originally published from 1759 to 1767 in nine volumes. Shandy narrates the story of his life, beginning with his conc… More...

An experimental novel far ahead of its time, ''Tristram Shandy'' was originally published from 1759 to 1767 in nine volumes. Shandy narrates the story of his life, beginning with his conception and diverting to his family, particularly his unconventional father Walter and his gentle Uncle Toby. Shandy cannot explain anything concisely, and Sterne utilizes many narrative devices to accommodate Shandy's digressions on countless subjects, especially human disconnection and his doubts about truly knowing himself. His disorderly account is rich in minor characters, especially Dr. Slop, Toby's servant Corporal Trim, and the parson Yorick. Despite being full of coarse humor and satire, Sterne's work was immediately and wildly popular in London, perhaps because it disregarded all the conventions of fiction, explored all of its potential, and dryly expressed its restrictions. An experimental novel far ahead of its time, ''Tristram Shandy'' was originally published from 1759 to 1767 in nine volumes. Shandy narrates the story of his life, beginning with his conception and diverting to his family, particularly his unconventional father Walter and his gentle Uncle Toby. Shandy cannot explain anything concisely, and Sterne utilizes many narrative devices to accommodate Shandy's digressions on countless subjects, especially human disconnection and his doubts about truly knowing himself. His disorderly account is rich in minor characters, especially Dr. Slop, Toby's servant Corporal Trim, and the parson Yorick. Despite being full of coarse humor and satire, Sterne's work was immediately and wildly popular in London, perhaps because it disregarded all the conventions of fiction, explored all of its potential, and dryly expressed its restrictions. Inhoud: Taal: Engels; Bindwijze: E-book; Verschijningsdatum: juli 2019; Afmetingen: 19,5 x 13,1 x 3,2 cm; Aantal pagina's: 452 pagina's; Ebook formaat: Epub zonder kopieerbeveiliging (DRM); Illustraties: Nee; Betrokkenen: Auteur: Laurence Sterne; Redacteur: Ross Ian Campbell; Uitgever: Lighthouse Publisher; Vertaling: Originele Titel: The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman.; Lees mogelijkheden: Lees dit ebook op: Android (smartphone en tablet) | Kobo e-reader | Desktop (Mac en Windows) | iOS (smartphone en tablet) | Windows (smartphone en tablet) | Overige e-reader; EAN: Overige kenmerken: NUR code: 301; Thema Subject Code: FBC; Engels | E-book | 1230003342770 | 452 pagina's, Boeken, Literatuur & Romans, Klassiekers, Literaire romans, Lighthouse Publisher<