Laurence Sterne

Laurence Sterne was an Irish writer of the mid-18th century. His most notable work is the novel The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, published from 1759 to 1767.

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• Lifetime: 24 November 1713 • 18 March 1768
• Main genre: Humorous fiction
• Mid-2026 popularity rank: --

"Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other."