TRISTRAM SHANDY: ML# 147, 1930/Spring, 169 Titles on DJ.

STERNE, LAURENCE, Written by (1717-1768) An Irish novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He wrote the novel The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman and also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics.

Published by New York: Modern Library Edition. 1930/Spring, 169 Titles on DJ, 1930

About this Item

SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. RARE SURVIVING DJ is unclipped (95 cents); in mylar; tanned on spines; small chips on two corners; 1/2 inch wide by approx. 2 1/2 long chip on top spine. BOOK is covered in green BALLOON cloth which has some fading on it; has grey top edge. STORY: Shandy narrates the story of his life, beginning with his conception and focusing on his family, particularly his unconventional father Walter and his gentle Uncle Toby. One of the recurrent jokes in the novel, 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: TRISTRAM SHANDY: ML# 147, 1930/Spring, 169 Titles on DJ.
• Publisher: New York: Modern Library Edition. 1930/Spring, 169 Titles on DJ
• Publication Date: 1930
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Library Edition