Sonntag, 24. November 2013

300th commemoration of Laurence Sterne's death

Laurence Sterne (24 November 1713 – 18 March 1768) was an Anglo-Irish novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption.

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Picture from Wikipedia (Painting 1760, National Portrait Gallery, London: NPG 5019)

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