“Learn to admire rightly; the great pleasure of life is that. Note what the great men admired; they admired great things; narrow spirits admire basely, and worship meanly.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
The English Humourists of the Eighteenth Century and Charity and Humour
The English Humourists of the Eighteenth Century and Charity and Humour is a scholarly work that delves into the evolution of English humor during the eighteenth century. It investigates how humor was intertwined with charitable endeavors, showcasing the works and personal lives of prominent humorists of the time. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the social and cultural context in which these humorists operated, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the era's humor and its role in society. 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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