Portrait of William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick.

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The Rose and the Ring

"The Rose and the Ring" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel composed in the mid-19th century, specifically around the time of Victorian society....

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The Bedford-Row Conspiracy

"The Bedford-Row Conspiracy" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives and ro...

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The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh; and the Irish Sketch Book

Illustrated by the author.

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The Tremendous Adventures of Major Gahagan

"The Tremendous Adventures of Major Gahagan" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows th...

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"Our Street"

"Our Street" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novel written during the mid-19th century, likely in the Victorian era. The book presents a...

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The Comic Almanack, Volume 2 An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humerous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities

Second series, 1844-1853.

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The Mahogany Tree

"The Mahogany Tree" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a festive poem written in the early 20th century. This work falls under the category of poetry, ...

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Barry Lyndon

"Barry Lyndon" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story centers on the life of Redmond Barry, an ambit...

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Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges

"Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The boo...

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A Little Dinner at Timmins's

"A Little Dinner at Timmins's" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novella written during the Victorian era. This work exemplifies the comed...

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The Fatal Boots

"The Fatal Boots" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around the misadventur...

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Ballads

"Ballads" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of lyrical poems and ballads written during the mid-19th century. The work showcases a blend ...

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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character

"John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of humorous illustrations and commentary produced in the ...

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Men's Wives

"Men's Wives" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel likely written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives of the Crump f...

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Catherine: A Story

"Catherine: A Story" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The book tells the tale of Catherine ...

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The History of Pendennis, Volume 2 His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy

"The History of Pendennis, Volume 2" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era....

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The Virginians

"The Virginians" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the lives of Harry...

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The Newcomes: Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family

"The Newcomes: Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel set in the mid-19th century. The book explores the live...

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The History of Pendennis

"The History of Pendennis" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel written during the mid-19th century (Victorian era). The story centers around Maj...

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Vanity Fair

"Vanity Fair" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story explores the intricate and often morally ambigu...

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