“Frequent the company of your betters.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
The English Humorists of the Eighteenth Century: A Series of Lectures
The English Humorists of the Eighteenth Century: A Series of Lectures is a scholarly examination of the humorists who shaped the literary landscape of the eighteenth century. The book delves into the writings of these humorists, analyzing their styles and the social contexts in which they operated. 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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