William Makepeace Thackeray
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.
The Second Funeral of Napoleon
Experience a journey through history as a nation mourns a legend, blending grand spectacle with blunt truths about power and memory.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh
** In mid-1800s England, experience the social blunders and witty observations of a satirical storyteller during an eccentric holiday party.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Roundabout Papers
Travel through 19th-century society with a witty guide as he reflects on everything from lazy readers to the serenity of Swiss towns.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Doctor Birch and His Young Friends
At a stuffy boys' academy, friendships blossom, bullies are outsmarted, and the true leader emerges despite the headmaster's blundering ways.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Vanity Fair
In a world driven by social status, two young women with different personalities pursue love and success, revealing the deceptive nature of high society.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The Comic Almanack, Volume 2 An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humerous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities
In a world of serious times, discover a collection of amusing stories, poems and pictures that reveal a light-heated take on 19th-century society.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The Rose and the Ring
In a world of whimsical kingdoms, a royal family's ambitions spark comical chaos involving love, rivalry, and a touch of magic.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges
An orphaned boy's quest for identity intertwines with love and duty amidst the grandeur and turmoil of English history.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The Wolves and the Lamb
In a world of social class and family expectations, a wealthy widower, his resentful butler, and a vulnerable governess navigate love, loyalty, and personal freedom.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Catherine: A Story
** In a world of humor and horror, a tavern maid's flirtations lead her down a dark path of murder and execution.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The History of Pendennis
A young man's desire to marry an actress ignites chaos in his family, forcing them to confront the rigid expectations of Victorian society.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The Virginians
Amidst a brewing revolution, twin brothers grapple with identity, family loyalty, and acceptance as they navigate contrasting worlds between colonial America and aristocratic England.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Burlesques
Experience a collection of satirical tales filled with humor, societal critiques, and characters navigating the complexities of ambition, love, and morality.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Thackeray
Navigate a literary universe filled with sharp wit and social critiques from a master storyteller of the 19th century.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character
Witness the charming and humorous side of 19th-century English society through the delightful art of a celebrated cartoonist, capturing everything from family life to fashion follies.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The History of Pendennis, Volume 2 His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy
Amidst London's social circles, a young man comically grapples with love, societal expectations, and unexpected romantic entanglements.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The Comic Almanack, Volume 1 An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humerous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities
Witness the hilarious exchange between a dying astrologer and an ambitious successor amidst absurd prophecies and comical observations of society's quirks.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh; and the Irish Sketch Book
Journey through 19th-century Paris and Ireland with a sharp-tongued observer, experiencing both chaotic travels and insightful social criticisms.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The Fatal Boots
A man's hilarious quest for stylish footwear leads him down a path of misfortune, exposing the ridiculous side of social climbing in a world obsessed with appearances.
By William Makepeace Thackeray
The Bedford-Row Conspiracy
Amidst family expectations and political games in a bustling town, a young couple fights for their love and future together.
By William Makepeace Thackeray