Oeuvres complètes, tome 3 by Laurence Sterne

"Oeuvres complètes, tome 3" by Laurence Sterne is a literary work, likely a novel, written in the early 19th century. This edition contains the third part of the remarkable narrative "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy," which engages with themes of identity, family, and the nature of storytelling through a humorous and digressive approach. The book often features the experiences and musings of its protagonist, Tristram Shandy, alongside members of his eccentric family. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Tristram's father, who is embroiled in the perplexities of inheritance and the implications of a significant legacy left by Aunt Dinah. His father grapples with choices about how best to utilize the money, oscillating between personal desires and familial responsibilities. Through humorous and philosophical reflections, the story illustrates how his indecision leads to complications in their lives, highlighting the overarching theme of the absurdity of human existence and the challenges of choice. Tristram's narrative voice sets the stage for a rich, entertaining exploration of life's dilemmas, humorous character interactions, and the nature of storytelling itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768
Title Oeuvres complètes, tome 3
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language French
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 18th century -- Translations into French
Subject Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768 -- Correspondence -- Translations into French
Subject Sermons, English -- 18th century -- Translations into French
Category Text
eBook-No. 61856
Release Date
Last Update Oct 17, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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