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Laurence Sterne’s most famous novel is a biting satire of literary conventions and contemporary 18th-century values. Renowned for its parody of established narrative techniques, Tristram Shandyis commonly regarded as the forerunner of avant-garde fiction. Tristram’s characteristic digressions on a whole range of unlikely subjects (including battle strategy and noses!) are endlessly surprising and make this one of Britain’s greatest comic achievements.

A full-cast dramatisation of this comic tale about an 18th-century gentleman who tries to tell his life story but continually finds that he must digress.... Featuring some of the best known and most well-loved characters in English literature, including Uncle Toby, Corporal Trim, Dr Slop and the Widow Wadman. Beginning (or attempting to begin) at the moment of his own conception, Tristram Shandy recounts his progress through the world and utterly fails to stick to the point.

Laurence Sterne's beloved comic novel, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, is the "biography" of Tristram Shandy - a wonderfully humorous and eccentric narrator who guides the listener from his conception to his birth and on to his life as an adult. The twists and turns of Tristram's life expose him to such memorable characters as Uncle Toby, Corporal Trim, Parson Yorick, Dr. Slop, and the Widow Wadman - whose own stories enrich the central narrative of Tristram's life.

Published just months before his death in 1768, A Sentimental Journey is Sterne's lightly fictionalised account of his own European travels; and being Sterne, it is more about digressions, misunderstandings and risqué jokes than the places he visits. Narrated by the (apparently) innocent Parson Yorick, who appeared in Sterne's other masterpiece, Tristram Shandy, it is full of anecdote and incident, and is far more about the people than the landscapes on the road from Calais.

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman is a novel by Laurence Sterne considered one of the greatest comic novels in English. It was published in nine volumes, the first two appearing in 1759, and seven others following over the next 10 years. Laurence Sterne (1713 - 1768) was an Irish-born English novelist and an Anglican clergyman.

Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from English and Irish Literature. Here is the legendary Ralph Richardson starring in 'Private Rooms' adapted from the original tale by J. B. Priestly and ‘My Uncle Toby’, adapted from Tristram Shandy, the original tale by Laurence Sterne. Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950s by the late Harry Alan Towers.

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 ...

Tristram Shandy is an ironic masterpiece, a work of extraordinary originality, wit, and learning. It is a work of considerable philosophical complexity but at the same time it is just a piece of flim-flam; it has been called the longest shaggy dog story in English literature. It is both a classic novel and an anti-novel. It includes passages of seemingly serious theology - but it can also be read as an elaborate bawdy joke.

Sterne is one of the most original and unexpected of writers, and A Sentimental Journey differs from other travel books as greatly as Tristram Shandy differs from other novels. Sterne travelled in France during the 1760s and drew on his experiences to write the narrative of Mr. Yorick, the Sentimental Traveller.

Beginning with the events leading up to his conception, Tristram Shandy intends to grace listeners with his remarkable life story. But his words often run wild. And through two expansive arcs - marvels of incident - so does his narrative, chockablock with family, friends, chambermaids, midwives, parsons, guardians, and neighbors. For the defensive Tristram, marshaling his material becomes something of a wonderful struggle with every new digression.

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, commonly known as Tristram Shandy, is a groundbreaking novel by Laurence Sterne that defies traditional narrative conventions. Published in nine volumes between 1759 and 1769, this witty and irreverent work quickly gained a following among London’s literary elite, despite mixed reactions from contemporaries like Samuel Johnson, who remarked, Nothing odd can last. Featuring bawdy humor and innovative storytelling techniques, Tristram Shandy is celebrated today as one of the greatest comic novels in the English language and a precursor to ...

Welcome to Volume 4 of Laurence Sternes groundbreaking novel, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. Originally published in nine volumes between 1759 and 1769, this unique work blends bawdy humor and inventive narrative techniques that have earned it a lasting place in literary history. Though it faced skepticism from contemporaries like Samuel Johnson, who famously quipped that nothing odd can last, it captivated London society and has since been celebrated as one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. Join us as we explore the whimsical and often absurd ...

First published in nine volumes over the years from 1759 to 1767, The life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman is a, comic, bawdy, humorous, satirical novel. It purports to be the autobiography of Tristram Shandy beginning at his conception but, famously, Sterne's egoistic character digresses and side-tracks the listener with so many colorful observations of his family and cast of supporting characters that his birth doesn't take place until Vol 3.

Penguin Classics presents Laurence Sterne's The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, adapted for audio and available as a digital download as part of the Penguin English Library series. Read by Steven Pacey. 'I am got, I know not how, into a cold unmetaphorical vein of infamous...

Tristram Shandy is an example of classic literature that has withstood the test of time. A sensation in England when first released in a series of nine volumes, this amusing novel is widely considered to be a masterpiece in satire fiction.

Dive into volume 3 of Laurence Sternes remarkable novel, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. Originally published in nine volumes between 1759 and 1769, this work may have faced skepticism from contemporaries like Samuel Johnson, who claimed, Nothing odd can last. Yet, its irreverent humor captivated London society, earning its place as one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. With its innovative narrative techniques, Tristram Shandy continues to influence modern storytelling. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Following the whimsical narrative style of Tristram Shandy, this book invites readers on a literary adventure that defies conventional structure. It opens mid-conversation on an unexplained topic, wanders through a hundred pages, and then concludes abruptly—truly a plotless novel with no clear beginning, middle, or end. Instead, it serves as an exploration of the infinitely comic. Sterne highlights the importance of mastering the nuances of body language, which he refers to as translation. Much of the joy derived from this wonderfully engaging work lies in his extraordinary talent for ...

"Ich wollte, mein Vater oder meine Mutter, oder eigentlich beide, denn beide waren gleichermaßen dazu verpflichtet, hätten bedacht, worauf sie sich einließen, als sie mich zeugten." So beginnt Laurence Sterne sein neunbändiges Werk, das vor über 250 Jahren erschienen ist und das mit allen bis dahin geltenden Regeln des Schreibens brach. Sich immer wieder in Abschweifungen verlierend und mit tausenderlei Anspielungen gespickt, erzählt Sterne sprunghaft und ganz und gar unvollständig das Leben seines Protagonisten Tristram Shandy.

Dieser Roman (in engl.: Sentimental Journey), der eine Reise von Reverend Yorick nach Frankreich und Italien beschreiben sollte, blieb aufgrund des frühen Ablebens des Autors Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) unvollendet. Das vorliegende Buch beschreibt die Reise nach Paris. Es berichtet über sinnliche Eindrücke, Empfindungen sowie erotische Abenteuer dort. Übersetzt wurde das Werk im Jahr 1768 von Johann Joachim Christoph Bode, der auch Musiker und Verleger war. Bearbeitung: Wolfgang Nied, Regie: Peter Ebert.

Theatre Royal. The very name summons up something of grandeur and eloquence. And it was. Hosted by Ralph Richardson, these big-name productions also included the creme de la creme of acting talents from John Gielgud, Robert Morley and Orson Welles to Trevor Howard, Michael Redgrave and Laurence Olivier. They were based on works by the world's leading authors, among them Charles Dickens, Henry James, Oscar Wilde and Anton Chekhov. These are but a few of whose company we shall be keeping as we raise the curtain on our first instalment of theatrical history.