Thackeray's Lectures On The English Humorists Of The Eighteenth Century (1885) - Softcover

Thackeray, William Makepeace

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1104139537 ISBN 13: 9781104139537

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2009

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Thackeray's Lectures On The English Humorists Of The Eighteenth Century is a book written by William Makepeace Thackeray and published in 1885. The book is a collection of lectures that Thackeray gave on the subject of English humorists of the eighteenth century. The lectures explore the works of some of the most famous English humorists of the time, including Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, and Laurence Sterne. Thackeray provides insightful analysis of their works, discussing their unique styles and the social and political context in which they wrote. The book is a fascinating exploration of the history of English literature and the development of humor as an art form. Thackeray's Lectures On The English Humorists Of The Eighteenth Century is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, the art of humor, or the works of these iconic writers.In Six Lectures.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.

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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.

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• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1104139537
• ISBN 13: 9781104139537
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 564
• Herausgeber: Regel Ernst
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