"Roundabout Papers" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a compilation of essays where the author shares his sharp views on society, life events, and books, using funny stories and smart thinking. In the beginning, Thackeray paints a picture of a peaceful autumn in Chur, Switzerland, where he thinks about the town's past and the interesting story of St. Lucius. Observing country life, he compares it to fast-paced modern life. Introducing a boy who loves reading novels, Thackeray considers how books affect young people, appreciating the excitement of stories but warning about doing too much. With a thoughtful and funny approach, he encourages readers to consider his ideas about books, youth, and the strange ways of people.
Roundabout Papers
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Travel through 19th-century society with a witty guide as he reflects on everything from lazy readers to the serenity of Swiss towns.
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About the AuthorWilliam Makepeace Thackeray 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 by Stanley Kubrick.
William Makepeace Thackeray 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 by Stanley Kubrick.
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