Laurence Sterne

24 November 1713 – 18 March 1768

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Laurence Sterne was an Irish-born English novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption. ([Source][1].) [1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Sterne