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Laurence Sterne
Photo: Joshua Reynolds (died 1792) (Public domain), Wikimedia Commons

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Anglo-Irish novelist and Anglican cleric (1713–1768)

Also known as: Lawrence Sterne, Lorens Stern, Лоренс Стерн, لورنس ستيرن, 로렌스 스턴, ローレンス・スターン

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Known works

  • THE HARVARD CLASSICS SHELF OF FICTION (A sentimental journey through France and Italy / Pride and prejudice)
  • The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
  • A sentimental journey through France and Italy, by mr. Yorick. [Followed by] Yorick's ...
  • A sentimental journey through France and Italy
  • A sentimental journey and other writings