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William Makepeace Thackeray (/ ˈ θ æ k ər i / THAK-ər-ee; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanity Fair , a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon , which was adapted for a 1975 film ...
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3 days ago · William Makepeace Thackeray (born July 18, 1811, Calcutta, India—died Dec. 24, 1863, London, Eng.) was an English novelist whose reputation rests chiefly on Vanity Fair (1847–48), a novel of the Napoleonic period in England, and The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. (1852), set in the early 18th century.
William Makepeace Thackeray, (born July 18, 1811, Calcutta, India—died Dec. 24, 1863, London, Eng.), English novelist. He studied law and art but soon became a prolific writer for periodicals, using a variety of pen names.
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Learn about the life and works of the English novelist and journalist William Makepeace Thackeray, who was born in India and wrote Vanity Fair and The Newcomes. Explore his education, travels, marriages, health, and career in this comprehensive overview.
May 23, 2018 · William Makepeace Thackeray. BORN: 1811, Calcutta, India. DIED: 1863, London, England. NATIONALITY: British. GENRE: Fiction, poetry. MAJOR WORKS: The Yellowplush Correspondence (1838) The Luck of Barry Lyndon (1844) Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero (1848) The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Q. Anne (1852)
William Makepeace Thackeray (July 18, 1811 – December 24, 1863) was an English novelist of the nineteenth century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society. Its heroine, Becky Sharp, is one of the stronger female characters to emerge from the nineteenth century.
Jun 9, 2017 · A comprehensive overview of the life and works of William Makepeace Thackeray, one of the most popular and influential novelists of the 19th century. The web page covers his biography, major works, critical assessments, and themes such as women, race, and social realism. It also provides links to other resources and references for further reading.
