“I set it down as a maxim, that it is good for a man to live where he can meet his betters, intellectual and social.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
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Miscellanies: The book of snobs. Sketches and travels in London. Denis Duval
Miscellanies: The book of snobs. Sketches and travels in London. Denis Duval is a compilation of the author's insights into the social fabric of London, focusing on the nuances of snobbery and the cultural landscape of the city. 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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