Thackeray's Lectures on the English Humorists of the Eighteenth Century (1885)

Thackeray, William Makepeace

ISBN 10: 1104139537 / ISBN 13: 9781104139537

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thackeray's Lectures on the English Humorists of the Eighteenth Century (1885)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104139537
• ISBN 13: 9781104139537
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

William Makepeace Thackeray was a nineteenth century English novelist who was most famous for his classic novel, Vanity Fair, a satirical portrait of English society. With an early career as a satirist and parodist, Thackeray shared a fondness for roguish characters that is evident in his early works such as Vanity Fair, The Luck of Barry Lyndon, and Catherine, and was ranked second only to Charles Dickens during the height of his career. In his later work, Thackeray transitioned from the satirical tone for which he was known to a more traditional Victorian narrative, the most notable of which is The History of Henry Esmond. Thackeray died in 1863.