Originally published in 1902, this early work is a comprehensive and informative look at the life and history of Henry Esmond. The text is split into three books: Book I. The early youth of Henry Esmond, up to the time of his leaving Trinity College in Cambridge. Book II. Contains Mr. Esmond's Military Life and other matters appertaining to the Esmond Family. Book III. Containing the end of Mr. Esmond's adventures in England. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these...
Originally published in 1902, this early work is a comprehensive and informative look at the life and history of Henry Esmond. The text is split into ...
William Thackeray was a 19th century British novelist. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society.
William Thackeray was a 19th century British novelist. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of Englis...
William Thackeray was a 19th century British novelist. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society. In the early 1840s Thackeray had some success with two travel books, The Paris Sketch Book and The Irish Sketch Book. Thackeray said that "Twelve of my adventures, suitable for meditation and perusal during the twelve months of the year, have been arranged by me for this work." The adventures include January. --The Birth of the Year, February. --Cutting Weather, March. -Showery, April. -Fooling, May. --Restoration Day, June....
William Thackeray was a 19th century British novelist. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of Englis...
William Thackeray was a 19th century British novelist. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society. In the early 1840s Thackeray had some success with two travel books, The Paris Sketch Book and The Irish Sketch Book. Stories in this collection include Mrs. Perkin's ball -- Our street -- Dr. Birch and his young friends -- The Kickleburys on the Rhine -- The rose and the ring; or The history of Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo
William Thackeray was a 19th century British novelist. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of Englis...
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The book's title comes from John Bunyan's allegorical story The Pilgrim's Progress. Vanity fair refers to a stop along the pilgrim's progress: a never-ending fair held in a town called Vanity, which is meant to represent man's sinful attachment to worldly things. The novel is now considered a classic, and has inspired several film adaptations.
The book's title comes from John Bunyan's allegorical story The Pilgrim's Progress. Vanity fair refers to a stop along the pilgrim's progress: a never...
The story of "Catherine, " which appeared in "Fraser's Magazine" in 1839-40, was written by Mr. Thackeray, under the name of Ikey Solomons, Jun., to counteract the injurious influence of some popular fictions of that day, which made heroes of highwaymen and burglars, and created a false sympathy for the vicious and criminal.
With this purpose, the author chose for the subject of his story a woman named Catherine Hayes, who was burned at Tyburn, in 1726, for the deliberate murder of her husband, under very revolting circumstances. Mr. Thackeray's aim obviously was to describe the career...
The story of "Catherine, " which appeared in "Fraser's Magazine" in 1839-40, was written by Mr. Thackeray, under the name of Ikey Solomons, Jun., t...
"The Virginians - A Tale of the Last Century" (Volume 1) follows the trials and tribulations of twin brothers George and Harry Warrington whose personal lives intrude on their decision to fight in the war effort. It tells the story of Henry Esmond's twin grandsons, George and Henry Warrington. Henry's romantic entanglements with an older woman lead up to his taking a commission in the British army and fighting under the command of General Wolfe at the capture of Quebec. On the outbreak of the American War of Independence he takes the revolutionary side. George, who is also a British officer,...
"The Virginians - A Tale of the Last Century" (Volume 1) follows the trials and tribulations of twin brothers George and Harry Warrington whose person...
