“Choose a good disagreeable friend, if you be wise--a surly, steady, economical, rigid fellow.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
The book of snobs. Sketches and travels in London. Denis Duval
This book offers a glimpse into the author's observations of the upper classes and social strata in London, capturing the essence of Victorian society through a series of sketches and travelogues. 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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