Name: The Four Georges; The English Humorists of the Eighteenth Century; Reviews: George Cruikshank, John Leech
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Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
ISBN: 9781019909614

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The Four Georges; The English Humorists of the Eighteenth Century; Reviews: George Cruikshank, John Leech

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Physical Book

Author

William Makepeace Thackeray

Publisher

Legare Street Press

Language

English

Pages

532

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9781019909614

The Four Georges; The English Humorists of the Eighteenth Century; Reviews: George Cruikshank, John Leech

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Synopsis "The Four Georges; The English Humorists of the Eighteenth Century; Reviews: George Cruikshank, John Leech"

In this book, William Makepeace Thackeray provides a witty and insightful look at the humor and satire of eighteenth-century England. With his trademark humor and keen observations, Thackeray explores the works of some of the greatest humorists of the age, including George Cruikshank and John Leech. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the development of humor as an art form.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

William Makepeace Thackeray

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William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British novelist, known for his sharp social satire and portrayal of the aristocracy and middle class in Victorian England. He studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, but did not complete his education. After dabbling in journalism and illustration, he established himself as a writer with a style marked by humor and biting criticism of social hypocrisy.

Among his most notable works is Vanity Fair (1848), a social critique novel about ambition and hypocrisy in British society. He also wrote The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon (1844), which inspired Stanley Kubrick's film, and The History of Pendennis (1848-1850), a bildungsroman with autobiographical overtones. His literary legacy positions him as one of the great writers of the 19th century.

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