“I never was much of an oyster eater, nor can I relish them 'in naturalibus' as some do, but require a quantity of sauces, lemons, cayenne peppers, bread and butter, and so forth, to render them palatable.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
The Confessions of Fitz-Booddle; and Some Passages in the Life of Major Gahagan
This book is a narrative that intertwines the personal confessions and life stories of two central characters, Fitz-Booddle and Major Gahagan, offering insights into their experiences and the era in which they lived. 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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