Laurence Sterne Laurence Sterne Laurence Sterne (24 November 1713 – 18 March 1768) was an Irish-born English language novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He wrote the novels "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" and "A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy", and also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting tuberculosis. Sterne was born in Clonmel, County Tipperary. His father, Roger Sterne, was an ensign in a British regiment recently returned from Dunkirk, which was disbanded on the day of Sterne's birth. Within six months the family had
Sentimental Journey (film) despite the film being "plainly designed to break my heart." "Variety" declared it "the weeper to end all weepers," and despite considering the film to be "plodding and sometimes too premeditated," predicted it would be a box office hit. "Harrison's Reports" called it "a fairly good drama," though "thin and slow-moving." Despite the less-than-glowing reviews from critics, the film was a box office success. Sentimental Journey (film) Sentimental Journey is a 1946 film directed by Walter Lang and starring John Payne and Maureen O'Hara. "Sentimental Journey" was remade in 1958 as "The Gift of Love", with Lauren Bacall and Robert