He was within a few hours of giving his enemies the slip fo… - Laurence Sterne

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He was within a few hours of giving his enemies the slip forever.

Laurence Sterne

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Laurence Sterne (24 November 1713 – 18 March 1768) was an Anglo-Irish 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 sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics.

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Alternative Names: Lorens Stern

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He was within a few hours of giving his enemies the slip forever. - Laurence Sterne

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