The English Humourists of the Eighteenth Century: A Series of Lectures, Delivered in England, Scotland, and the United States of America

William Makepeace Thackeray

Published by Smith, Elder, & Co., London, 1853

About this Item

A first edition copy of Thackeray's lectures on the English humourists, such as Swift, Hogarth, Steele and Smollett. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a notable novelist and illustrator, best known for his satirical works, including Vanity Fair. This work contains his six lectures on the English humourists of the eighteenth century, which he delivered in England, Scotland and America. These lectures explore the work of Jonathan Swift, William Congreve, Joseph Addison, Richard Steele, Alexander Pope, William Hogarth, Tobias Smollett, Laurence Sterne and many more. A sixteen-page catalogue of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with shelf wear to the extremities and to the head of the spine. Small tear to the head of the joints. Faint marks to the boards. Gilt remains bright. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 918M6

Bibliographic Details

Title: The English Humourists of the Eighteenth ...

Publisher: Smith, Elder, & Co., London

Publication Date: 1853

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book