EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 9 MIN
025 - Chapter 100-102
from Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman Vol. 3 · host Laurence Sterne
Dive into volume 3 of Laurence Sternes remarkable novel, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. Originally published in nine volumes between 1759 and 1769, this work may have faced skepticism from contemporaries like Samuel Johnson, who claimed, Nothing odd can last. Yet, its irreverent humor captivated London society, earning its place as one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. With its innovative narrative techniques, Tristram Shandy continues to influence modern storytelling. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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Dive into volume 3 of Laurence Sternes remarkable novel, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. Originally published in nine volumes between 1759 and 1769, this work may have faced skepticism from contemporaries like Samuel Johnson, who claimed, Nothing odd can last. Yet, its irreverent humor captivated London society, earning its place as one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. With its innovative narrative techniques, Tristram Shandy continues to influence modern storytelling. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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