Excerpt from The Story of My Uncle Toby, &C: Newly Arrange
An Archbishop of York, after being sorely erse outed in the days of Cromwell, left behind 'm a large family; the eldest of whom, Simon Sterne, was established at Elvington, in Yorkshire. Bo er Sterne, youngest son of this squire, and father of t e famous Laurence, was put into the army, and, like my uncle Toby, had nothing in the world but his commission to start him in life.
His regiment, the thirty-fourth, took its share in Marlborough's wars; and in 1711, durin the campaign, the young officer married a Mrs. Gnes Herbert.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the iconic life of Laurence Sterne, an 18th century clergyman, whoâ"while also a prebendary and writer of sermonsâ"was renowned as a writer of fiction and philosophy. Sterne was an extraordinarily complex and often contradictory character, and the author reveals the depth of his eccentricity and genius. Throughout his life, Sterne was constantly experiencing adventures, both delightful and disastrous, and he chronicles them here with humor and insight. As a writer, Sterne had a particular gift for portraying the complexities of human nature, and his work offers a profound exploration of the human condition. Rich with Sterne's own passions, indiscretions, and struggles, this book provides a captivating and nuanced look at an unforgettable figure in English literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330204795_0
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