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Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman Vol. 2

Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman Vol. 2

By: Laurence Sterne
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 Dive into the whimsical world of Tristram Shandy in Volume 2 of this captivating four-part series. Written by Laurence Sterne and released in nine volumes starting in 1759, this novel weaves together bawdy humor and clever narrative techniques that have influenced countless writers. Although it faced skepticism from contemporaries like Samuel Johnson, who remarked that nothing odd can last, its playful spirit resonated with London society of the time. Today, it stands as one of the greatest comic novels in English literature, cherished for its innovative storytelling and rich character exploration. (Summary from Wikipedia)Copyright Fiction Classics
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  • 026 - Chapter 66-67

    026 - Chapter 66-67
    Feb 19 2026
    Dive into the whimsical world of Tristram Shandy in Volume 2 of this captivating four-part series. Written by Laurence Sterne and released in nine volumes starting in 1759, this novel weaves together bawdy humor and clever narrative techniques that have influenced countless writers. Although it faced skepticism from contemporaries like Samuel Johnson, who remarked that nothing odd can last, its playful spirit resonated with London society of the time. Today, it stands as one of the greatest comic novels in English literature, cherished for its innovative storytelling and rich character exploration. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    16 mins
  • 025 - Chapter 63-65

    025 - Chapter 63-65
    Feb 19 2026
    Dive into the whimsical world of Tristram Shandy in Volume 2 of this captivating four-part series. Written by Laurence Sterne and released in nine volumes starting in 1759, this novel weaves together bawdy humor and clever narrative techniques that have influenced countless writers. Although it faced skepticism from contemporaries like Samuel Johnson, who remarked that nothing odd can last, its playful spirit resonated with London society of the time. Today, it stands as one of the greatest comic novels in English literature, cherished for its innovative storytelling and rich character exploration. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    15 mins
  • 024 - Chapter 61-62

    024 - Chapter 61-62
    Feb 19 2026
    Dive into the whimsical world of Tristram Shandy in Volume 2 of this captivating four-part series. Written by Laurence Sterne and released in nine volumes starting in 1759, this novel weaves together bawdy humor and clever narrative techniques that have influenced countless writers. Although it faced skepticism from contemporaries like Samuel Johnson, who remarked that nothing odd can last, its playful spirit resonated with London society of the time. Today, it stands as one of the greatest comic novels in English literature, cherished for its innovative storytelling and rich character exploration. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    19 mins
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