“If fun is good, truth is still better, and love best of all.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
The Works: In Twenty-two Volumes. ¬The book of snobs; and Sketches and travels in London
This book is a compilation of various writings that encompass social observations and travel narratives focused on 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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