Laurence Sterne: The Early and Middle Years

A biography of Laurence Sterne published in 1975, based on an exhaustive search for original documents and a study of the social, political, and ecclesiastical institutions that shaped his world. It traces his literary development from political hack to humorist and includes his conception and the publication of Tristram Shandy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 378 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1975, Laurence Sterne's biography delves into the essence of his life, highlighting the experiences that shaped his remarkable fiction. The book is the result of an extensive search for original documents and a comprehensive study of the social, political, and ecclesiastical institutions that shaped Sterne's world. Through this narrative, we witness the novelist's journey from his humble beginnings as a soldier's child, student, struggling young cleric, Yorkshire farmer, and judge of the spiritual courts, to his evolution into a master of humor. The story unfolds, much like Tristram's, from the subject's conception to the publication of Volumes I and II of Tristram Shandy. This captivating book appeals to students of literature, literary history, and even casual readers of Sterne's novels, offering a profound insight into the man and his literary legacy.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032379487