“It is to the middle-class we must look for the safety of England.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
The English humourists. Critical reviews. The second funeral of Napoleon. The four Georges. Sketches and travels in London
This book is a compilation of critical analyses and personal observations. It encompasses the writings of English humorists, detailed reviews of their works, accounts of the elaborate funeral of Napoleon, profiles of four individuals named George, and includes sketches and travelogues detailing experiences in London. 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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