“Presently, we were aware of an odour gradually coming towards us, something musky, fiery, savoury, mysterious, - a hot drowsy smell, that lulls the senses, and yet enflames them, - the truffles were coming.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
The Fitz-Boodle papers, and other sketches
This book is a compilation of various short narratives and sketches, with a central focus on the character Fitz-Boodle, offering readers a glimpse into the character's adventures and experiences. 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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