Oeuvres complètes, tome 2

In this lively continuation of a classic 18th‑century novel, the narrator resumes his famously rambling chronicle of Tristram Shandy’s life. The opening scene finds the bumbling surgeon Doctor Slop arriving with his toolkit, caught in a comic debate with Tristram’s father and Uncle Toby about who should attend the birth. Their banter touches on the absurdities of medical authority, the autonomy of women, and the tangled family dynamics that drive the story’s humor.

True to the work’s spirit, the narrator frequently steps out of the narrative to address the listener directly, offering quirky asides about names, opinions, and the very act of storytelling. These digressions create a playful, self‑reflexive texture that invites listeners to savor both the witty dialogue and the author's philosophical musings. The result is a richly textured, comedic portrait of early modern life that rewards attentive ears.