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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy; Letters from a Citizen of the World; Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish Man; History of New Yor

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy; Letters from a Citizen of the World; Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish Man; History of New Yor

Goldsmith, Oliver
Knichkerbocker, Diedrich
Sterne, Laurence

Hardcover

FantasyClassic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1161655506
ISBN13: 9781161655506
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 552
Weight: 2.57
Height: 1.19 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Letters from a Citizen of the World, Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish Man, and History of New York is a collection of four literary works by the British author, Laurence Sterne. The first and most famous work, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, is a novel that follows the life of the titular character, Tristram Shandy, as he recounts his life story in a humorous and unconventional way. The novel is known for its experimental narrative style, which includes digressions, interruptions, and non-linear storytelling. Letters from a Citizen of the World is a series of fictional letters written by an Iranian traveler who shares his observations and experiences of England and its society. The letters provide a satirical commentary on English culture and customs. Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish Man is a fantasy novel that tells the story of a man who is shipwrecked on an island inhabited by a race of winged humans. The novel explores themes of love, cultural differences, and the clash between reason and superstition. Finally, History of New York is a satirical history of the city of New York, written in the style of a serious historical account. The book pokes fun at the city's early Dutch settlers and their customs, as well as the political and social issues of the time. Overall, this collection of works showcases Sterne's wit, humor, and mastery of different literary genres.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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