Laurence Sterne books in order
Anglo-Irish novelist and Anglican cleric
- Lived
- 1713–1768
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
- Also writes as
- Yorick
Laurence Sterne published 5 novels and 1 other book, beginning with The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (1760).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Laurence Sterne
Standalone novels in order
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy (1759)
The Sermons of Mr. Yorick (1760)
The Beauties of Sterne (1782)
Other books in order
A Political Romance (1759)
Film and TV adaptations
- A Cock and Bull Story (2006)Film · from The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy
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About Laurence Sterne
Laurence Sterne was an Anglo-Irish novelist and Anglican cleric. He is best known for his comic novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (1759–1767) and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy (1768).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Laurence Sterne FAQ
- How many books has Laurence Sterne written?
- Laurence Sterne published 5 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Laurence Sterne's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman.
- What is Laurence Sterne's last book?
- A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy (1768).
- What is Laurence Sterne's most famous book?
- The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (1760) is Laurence Sterne's most widely read book.
- Does Laurence Sterne write under a pen name?
- Yes: Laurence Sterne has also published as Yorick.
- Which Laurence Sterne books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy (as A Cock and Bull Story, film, 2006).
- Can I read Laurence Sterne's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Laurence Sterne are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.