William Makepeace Thackeray

Ballads, Critical Reviews, Tales, Various Essays, Letters, Sketches, Etc. Of William Makepeace Thackeray V2 (1899)

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Produktbeschreibung

Ballads, Critical Reviews, Tales, Various Essays, Letters, Sketches, Etc. Of William Makepeace Thackeray V2 (1899) is a collection of works by the renowned English novelist, William Makepeace Thackeray. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and includes a range of literary pieces, including ballads, critical reviews, tales, essays, letters, and sketches.The collection showcases Thackeray's diverse writing style and includes a mix of humorous and serious works. The ballads included in the book are written in Thackeray's signature satirical style and offer a glimpse into his views on society and politics. The critical reviews offer a thoughtful analysis of contemporary literature and provide insight into Thackeray's literary preferences.The tales and essays included in the book are varied in subject matter, covering topics such as love, friendship, and morality. Thackeray's letters and sketches offer a more personal perspective on his life and work, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of England's most beloved writers.Overall, Ballads, Critical Reviews, Tales, Various Essays, Letters, Sketches, Etc. Of William Makepeace Thackeray V2 (1899) is a comprehensive collection of Thackeray's works that offers readers a unique perspective on the life and writing of this literary icon.With A Life Of The Author.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Februar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 215g
• ISBN-13: 9781120961563
• ISBN-10: 1120961564
• Artikelnr.: 28961020

Autorenporträt

William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and illustrator. He is most known for his satirical works, including the 1847-1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic depiction of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick. Thackeray was born in Calcutta, British India, and moved to England after his father died in 1815. He went to several schools and briefly attended Trinity College, Cambridge, before leaving to see Europe. Thackeray spent a large portion of his inheritance on gambling and unsuccessful newspapers. He resorted to journalism to help support his family, primarily for Fraser's Magazine, The Times, and Punch. Thackeray began as a satirist and parodist, achieving prominence with pieces that reflected his penchant for roguish characters. He is well known for Vanity Fair, which starred Becky Sharp, and The Luck of Barry Lyndon. Thackeray's early works were characterized by scathing attacks on high society, military prowess, marriage, and hypocrisy, which were frequently written under several pseudonyms. His writing career began with humorous drawings, such as The Yellowplush Papers. Thackeray's later novels, such as Pendennis and The Newcomes, indicated a shift in tone, with a concentration on character maturation and critical social representations. During the Victorian era, Thackeray was second only to Charles Dickens, but he is today best remembered for Vanity Fair.