“Who feels injustice, who shrinks before a slight, who has a sense of wrong so acute, and so glowing a gratitude for kindness, as a generous boy?”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
Vanity Fair: A Novel Without a Hero. To which is Added Doctor Birch, and His Young Friends
This novel is a satirical portrayal of the British upper class during the Regency period, focusing on the characters' ambitions and the lengths they go to achieve their goals. It features a cast of characters, including the protagonist Becky Sharp, who navigates the treacherous social landscape with cunning and determination. 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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