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Laurence Sterne's 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman' is a groundbreaking novel that challenges traditional narrative structures. Written in a unique style that includes digressions, metafictional elements, and quirky characters, the book presents the life story of Tristram Shandy in a non-linear and fragmented manner. This experimental literary approach breaks away from the conventions of 18th-century storytelling, making it a truly innovative work in the history of literature. Sterne's use of humor and wit adds a layer of complexity to the narrative, inviting readers to engage with the text on multiple levels. The novel's exploration of time, identity, and the nature of storytelling makes it a thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating read. Laurence Sterne, a clergyman and writer, drew inspiration from his own life experiences and philosophical musings to create this unconventional and thought-provoking work. His background in theology and literature influenced his unique storytelling style, blending intellectual depth with satirical humor. 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman' is a must-read for anyone interested in experimental literature, metafiction, and 18th-century storytelling. It offers a fresh perspective on the art of storytelling and challenges readers to think outside the box.

Civil War veteran, successful lawyer, persuasive spokesman for the Republican Party, spellbinding orator, and controversial iconoclast, Col. Robert G. Ingersoll (1833-1899) was one of the best-known intellectuals of the 19th century. He rose to national prominence through his gift for oratory, which he publicly displayed on numerous lecture circuit tours. For almost twenty years this dedicated popularizer of progressive thinking and staunch critic of superstition would regularly address huge audiences, opening their minds to ideas that often provoked guarded whispers in private. Ingersoll was a man far ahead of his time, who advocated agnosticism, birth control, voting rights for women, the advancement of science, and civil rights for all races. Though eloquent on a wide variety of topics, he became most famous, and notorious, for his provocative lectures questioning the traditional, Bible-based Christian worldview of the age. In this volume are collected his best-known lectures on religion, the Bible, and related subjects. Included are "Why I Am an Agnostic"; "The Truth"; "What Is Religion?"; "Superstition"; "What Infidels Have Done"; "What Should You Substitute for the Bible as a Moral Guide?"; "Crumbling Creeds"; "The Liberty of Man, Woman, and Child"; and "Love." This outstanding collection is indispensable for freethinkers, humanists, and open-minded people of all persuasions. Note: This volume is available individually or as part of a two-volume set with On the Gods and Other Essays by Robert by Ingersoll: two-volume set (ISBN 1-59102-171-5): $50.