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sterne

/stɜːn/

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noun

/stɜːn/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к английскому писателю, родившемуся в Ирландии, жившему с 1713 по 1766 год.

A proper noun referring to an English writer, born in Ireland, who lived from 1713 to 1766.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Laurence SterneC1formal

    An Irish-born English novelist and clergyman, best known for his novel 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman' (1759–1767).

    ruЛоренс Стерн

    • Sterne's 'Tristram Shandy' is considered a pioneering work of postmodern literature.
    • The author Sterne was also a clergyman in the Church of England.
    • Many critics admire Sterne's innovative narrative style.