“At that comfortable tavern on Pontchartrain we had a bouillabaisse than which a better was never eaten at Marseilles; and not the least headache in the morning, I give you my word; on the contrary, you only wake with a sweet refreshing thirst for claret and water.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
Roundabout Papers (from the Cornhill Magazine): To which is Added The Second Funeral of Napoleon
This book compiles a selection of written works originally published in the Cornhill Magazine, offering a diverse range of essays and articles. It includes a notable piece focusing on the second funeral of Napoleon Bonaparte, providing readers with insights into the historical event and its cultural significance. more
Author
William Makepeace Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray was a prominent British novelist of the Victorian era, born on July 18, 1811, in India, and died on December 24, 1863. He is known for his satirical and humorous writing style and is considered one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. His most famous work, 'Vanity Fair', is regarded as a classic of English literature. more
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