We have changed our privacy policy. In addition, we use cookies on our website for various purposes. By continuing on our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can learn about our practices by reading our privacy policy.

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman Book 3, Chapter 39 Summary

  • Tristram swears up and down that the different characters in his family are perfectly suited for drama. We won't disagree.
  • The best of the drama happens when his father tries to get his Uncle Toby excited about his own obsessions. It's also pretty funny when Mr. Shandy tries to translate Latin. His translation is so terrible that Toby is even less likely to be able to understand it.