Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Letters of Laurence Sterne V1 is a biographical book written by Lewis Melville in 1911. It chronicles the life and literary career of Laurence Sterne, an 18th-century English novelist and clergyman. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Sterne's early life and education, his ordination as a clergyman, and the publication of his most famous work, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. The book also includes a collection of Sterne's personal letters, providing insight into his personality and relationships. Melville's biography is considered a comprehensive and authoritative account of Sterne's life and work, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the man behind the famous novel.In Two Volumes.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.
