Description
Paperback cover has some wear., creases and tears. Back cover slightly warped. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of Laurence Sterne’s groundbreaking novel, “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman,” bears the marks of its journey through time. Published in the 18th century, Sterne’s masterpiece revolutionized the novel form with its digressive, nonlinear narrative and innovative typography. Widely regarded as a forerunner of modernist literature, “Tristram Shandy” playfully subverts narrative conventions, blurring the lines between fiction and memoir. Sterne’s wit and humor shine through in this edition, meticulously edited by Christopher Ricks and Graham Petrie, renowned Sterne scholars. Despite its well-worn exterior, the clean pages and sturdy binding of this copy invite readers to immerse themselves in Sterne’s pioneering work, a cornerstone of the Western literary canon. For collectors and enthusiasts, this edition offers a tangible connection to a landmark novel that challenged the boundaries of storytelling and paved the way for generations of experimental writers.
