William Pitt, the 1st Earl of Chatham, was a British statesman and politician who was enormously popular in the mid-18th century. Tristram’s dedication of the book to Pitt reflects this popularity, although he must amend it in the ninth volume to reflect the fact that Pitt was given an aristocratic title and became Lord Pitt in 1766.
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Mr. Pitt Character Timeline in Tristram Shandy
The timeline below shows where the character Mr. Pitt appears in Tristram Shandy. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Book 1: Chapters 1-5
Dedication. Addressing the “Right Honorable” Mr. Pitt , Tristram opens his first volume with a note explaining his rural living situation and...
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Book 9: Chapters 1-5
Dedication. Though Tristram previously dedicated his book to Mr. Pitt , he now wishes after the fact to dedicate it to Lord Pitt. Tristram apologizes...
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