The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman · Character
Gastripheres
A character in a learned debate, known for his gluttony.
minor
First appearance: book iii
Gastripheres shows up with force in Chapter XXVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Orders roasted chestnuts to be served, which leads to the incident.
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In Chapter XXVII: Orders roasted chestnuts to be served, which leads to the incident. Later, in Chapter XXVIII: Sits next to Phutatorius…
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