Laurence Sterne
Laurence Sterne (1713–1768) was a British writer, novelist and autobiographer.
Also recorded as Lorens Stern.
Laurence Sterne in brief
- Born
- 1713
- Died
- 1768
- Known for
- writer, novelist, autobiographer, theologian, journalist and parson
- Place of birth
- Clonmel
Overview
Also worked under the name Yorick.
Born at Clonmel in 1713, died at London in 1768.
In detail
Laurence Sterne studied at Jesus College and Hipperholme Grammar School. the recorded working language is English.
Positions recorded include vicar.
Works named in the authority record are The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy and A Political Romance.
Work by Laurence Sterne is recorded in the collections of Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen.
Sources
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- 1.
“Laurence Sterne”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q218960: Laurence Sterne
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