Sterne

''Sterne'' is a biography of the influential 18th-century English writer Laurence Sterne, authored by H. D. Traill and published in 1901. The book examines Sterne's early life, literary evolution, and the limited biographical resources available to understand his character. Traill highlights the humorous and tragic aspects of Sterne's upbringing in a military family, which shaped his later works, particularly his notable novels ''The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman'' and ''A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy.'' This biography is significant for those interested in the development of English literature and the life of one of its whimsical figures.