William Makepeace Thackeray

The Fatal Boots (eBook, ePUB)

Satirical Commentary on Society and Class in 19th-Century England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Fatal Boots," William Makepeace Thackeray crafts a satirical narrative that simultaneously entertains and critiques the social and moral complexities of early 19th-century British society. Through the use of biting irony and vivid characterization, Thackeray explores themes of vanity, materialism, and the folly of societal ambition. The story follows the misadventures of an unnamed protagonist whose obsession with a pair of cursed boots leads him into a series of comedic yet revealing encounters, exposing the absurdities inherent in the pursuit of fashion and status. Thackeray, born in 1811 in Calcutta, India, was educated in England where he developed a keen awareness of social disparities and human folly. His experiences and background granted him a distinctive lens through which to examine the hypocrisy of the upper classes and societal conventions. "The Fatal Boots" reflects his characteristic blend of humor and moral insight, arising from his own critiques of a society obsessed with appearances and the superficial. This novella is highly recommended for readers who appreciate incisive satire and wish to delve into the social commentary that defines Thackeray's work. The narrative'Äôs humor, while entertaining, unveils critical reflections on human nature, making it relevant for contemporary audiences seeking a deeper understanding of society's enduring follies.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 138
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664566126
• Artikelnr.: 58757821

Autorenporträt

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811 - 1863) was a British novelist and author. He is known for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society. Thackeray began as a satirist and parodist, writing works that displayed a sneaking fondness for roguish upstarts such as Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair and the title characters of The Luck of Barry Lyndon and Catherine. In his earliest works, written under such pseudonyms as Charles James Yellowplush, Michael Angelo Titmarsh and George Savage Fitz-Boodle, he tended towards savagery in his attacks on high society, military prowess, the institution of marriage and hypocrisy.