Tristram Shandy
Life & Opinions of the GentlemanBy Laurence Sterne
Length21h 7m
About this audiobook
In "Tristram Shandy," Laurence Sterne crafts a novel that defies conventional narrative structures, weaving a complex and humorous tapestry of digressions, meta-narrative, and playful language. Central to this picaresque tale is the life of Tristram Shandy himself, whose story is perpetually sidetracked by anecdotes, philosophical musings, and eccentric characters. Sterne's innovative use of stream-of-consciousness and non-linear storytelling foreshadows modernist literature, making the novel a pivotal work in the development of the English novel. With its rich interplay of wordplay and visual elements, the text reveals the absurdities of life and the limitations of human understanding in a rapidly changing 18th-century world. Laurence Sterne, an Anglican clergyman and literary innovator, was influenced by his own experiences and the cultural milieu of the Enlightenment, which valued intellectual exploration and creativity. His background in theology and deep appreciation for the art of storytelling prompted him to challenge traditional forms. Sterne's unique writing style, infused with wit and philosophical inquiry, can be seen as both a reflection of his character and a response to the societal norms of his time. "Tristram Shandy" is highly recommended for readers who seek a rich exploration of narrative form and the human condition. Its layers of meaning and humor provide a thought-provoking experience that encourages readers to question the very nature of storytelling itself. Dive into this groundbreaking work and discover how Sterne's playful genius continues to resonate with and inspire contemporary literature.
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Rating★★★★ 3.9 (88K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length21 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
26CHAPTER XXIV
2A TALE WHICH HOLDETH CHILDREN FROM PLAY& OLD MEN FROM THE CHIMNEY CORNER (-Sir Philip Sidney)
27CHAPTER XXV
3CHAPTER I
28CHAPTER I
4CHAPTER II
29CHAPTER II
5CHAPTER III
30CHAPTER III
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6CHAPTER IV
31CHAPTER IV
7CHAPTER V
32CHAPTER V
8CHAPTER VI
33CHAPTER VI
9CHAPTER VII
34CHAPTER VII
10CHAPTER VIII
35CHAPTER VIII
11CHAPTER IX
36CHAPTER IX
12CHAPTER X
37CHAPTER X
13CHAPTER XI
38CHAPTER XI
14CHAPTER XII
39CHAPTER XII
15CHAPTER XIII
40CHAPTER XIII
16CHAPTER XIV
41CHAPTER XIV
17CHAPTER XV
42CHAPTER XV
18CHAPTER XVI
43CHAPTER XVI
19CHAPTER XVII
44CHAPTER XVII
20CHAPTER XVIII
45The SERMON Hebrews xiii. 18
21CHAPTER XIX
46The SERMON Hebrews xiii. 18
22CHAPTER XX
47CHAPTER XVIII
23CHAPTER XXI
48CHAPTER XIX
24CHAPTER XXII
49CHAPTER I
25CHAPTER XXIII
50CHAPTER II
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