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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman · Character

Saint Optat

A saint cited in a theological discussion.

minor

First appearance: book iii

See Saint Optat in book iiiBook page

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TLThe Lady Bauss…BRBridgetKWKing WilliamSMSt. MaximaTSThe StrangerSOSaint Optat

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See Saint Optat in book iii