“When Fate wills that something should come to pass, she sends forth a million of little circumstances to clear and prepare the way.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
The Adventures of Philip on His Way Through the World: Shewing who Robbed Him, who Helped Him, and who Passed Him by : to which is Now Prefixed A Shabby Genteel Story
This book is a travel narrative focusing on the adventures of Philip, a character whose life is marked by various encounters with different individuals. These encounters range from theft and robbery to acts of kindness and indifference. The narrative is prefaced by a separate story titled 'A Shabby Genteel Story', which sets the tone for the rest of the book. 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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