William Makepeace Thackeray

The History of Henry Esmond (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Classic novel. According to Wikipedia: "Thackeray is most often compared to one other great novelist of Victorian literature, Charles Dickens. During the Victorian era, he was ranked second only to Dickens, but he is now much less read and is known almost exclusively for Vanity Fair. In that novel he was able to satirize whole swaths of humanity while retaining a light touch. It also features his most memorable character, the engagingly roguish Becky Sharp. As a result, unlike Thackeray's other novels, it remains popular with the general reading public; it is a standard fixture in university courses and has been repeatedly adapted for movies and television. In Thackeray's own day, some commentators, such as Anthony Trollope, ranked his History of Henry Esmond as his greatest work, perhaps because it expressed Victorian values of duty and earnestness, as did some of his other later novels. It is perhaps for this reason that they have not survived as well as Vanity Fair, which satirizes those values."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Seltzer Books
• Seitenzahl: 815
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781455357222
• Artikelnr.: 54169601

Autorenporträt

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811.1863) was a renowned British novelist, essayist, and satirist, celebrated for his keen observations of society and his enduring contributions to British literature. Born in Calcutta and educated in England, Thackeray began his career as a journalist and illustrator before turning to fiction. His works are known for their incisive wit, psychological depth, and exploration of social class and ambition. Thackeray achieved lasting fame with ' Vanity Fair ', a satirical masterpiece that remains a cornerstone of literary classics. He continued to explore the intricacies of human nature and the complexities of English society in novels such as ' The History of Henry Esmond ', where he combined historical novel elements with the intimacy of a memoir. Thackeray's writing is marked by its realism, nuanced characters, and a style that blends humor with poignant commentary on the follies and virtues of his time. Throughout his career, Thackeray examined themes of family saga, political intrigue, and personal ambition, offering readers a window into the shifting landscape of 19th century England. His influence on the development of the English novel is profound, and his works remain essential reading for those interested in the evolution of British literature. Thackeray's legacy endures as a master storyteller whose novels continue to captivate and enlighten readers around the world.