This text is part of a series that gathers together a large body of critical sources on major figures in literature. Each volume presents contemporary responses to a writer's work, enabling students and researchers to read for themselves, for example, comments on early performances of Shakespeare's plays, or reactions to the first publication of Jane Austen's novels.

This 1954 volume analyses the works of Thackeray, providing a detailed critical exposition which sheds light on his authorial approach.

The Critical Heritage gathers together a large body of critical sources on major figures in literature. Each volume presents contemporary responses to a writer's work, enabling student and researcher to read the material themselves.

First published in 1971. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.