ESSENTIAL BIOGRAPHIC INFO
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Author Name:
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Laurence Sterne |
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Pseudonym:
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// |
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Nickname:
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Date of Birth:
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24/11/1713 |
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Place of Birth:
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Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland |
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Date of Death:
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18/03/1768 |
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Time Period:
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18th century |
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Type of Education:
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Formal education |
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School/University:
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Halifax School, Cambridge University (no degree) |
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Places where the author lived:
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Ireland, England (York, London)
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Peculiar events:
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Served as a parish priest, known for eccentric behaviour, had a tumultuous relationship with his wife
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LITERARY PRODUCTION
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Main work title:
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"The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman." |
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Genre:
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Picaresque novel |
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Synthesis:
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Humorous and unconventional novel that follows the life and thoughts of Tristram Shandy as he reflects on the events leading up to his birth and his experiences thereafter. |
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Other works
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Title:
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"A Political Romance" |
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Genre:
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Satire |
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Synthesis:
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A satirical attack on the political and religious landscape of Sterne's time. |
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Title:
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"A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy" |
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Genre:
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Sentimental novel |
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Synthesis:
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A witty and sentimental travelogue that explores the emotional and psychological experiences of the protagonist, Yorick, as he journeys through Europe. |
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Title:
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"Letters from Yorick to Eliza" |
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Genre:
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Epistolary novel |
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Synthesis:
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A series of letters that explore themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. |
