Laurence Sterne's Tristram Shandy is narrated by the title character in a series of digressions and interruptions that purportedly show the "life and opinions" - part of the novel's full title - of Tristram. Composed of nine "Books" originally published between 1759-1767, the novel has more to do with Shandy family members and their foibles and history than it seemingly does with Tristram himself. However, it is through Tristram's relating the actions, beliefs, and opinions of his family members - primarily his father, Walter Shandy, and his paternal Uncle Toby - that the reader gets a clearer picture of Tristram's character.
- ISBN10 1230212353
- ISBN13 9781230212357
- Publish Date 12 September 2013 (first published 30 June 1978)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Imprint Theclassics.Us
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 98
- Language English