The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy Gentleman

This 1950 edition of The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman is in good condition. The dust jacket is intact but shows signs of wear, including some edge tears. As an ex-library edition, it contains typical library markings but remains structurally sound with a firm binding. The pages are clean with no inscriptions or signatures.

The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne is a classic work of English literature, published by The Modern Library in 1950. This hardcover edition includes an introduction by Bergen Evans, a noted Professor of English at Northwestern University, adding scholarly insights to Sterne's innovative narrative. The book is a part of The Modern Library collection, renowned for publishing significant literary works. This specific edition, printed in New York, is an ex-library copy, which may appeal to collectors of library editions. It is not a first edition, but it holds value as part of a well-regarded series. The book's condition is good, with a dust jacket showing some wear and edge tears, reflecting its history as a library book. Laurence Sterne's work is celebrated for its unconventional structure and humor, making it a significant piece in the study of narrative form.