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Mrs. Perkins's Ball is a short story written by William Makepeace Thackeray, a prominent British author in the 19th century. The story is set in the early 1800s and revolves around a ball organized by Mrs. Perkins, a wealthy and fashionable lady in London.The ball is attended... Read Full Overview

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811 - 1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He is famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society. Thackeray began as a satirist and parodist, writing works that displayed a sneaking... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Perkins's Ball is a short story by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1847. The story is set in early 19th century England and follows the preparations and events of a ball hosted by Mrs. Perkins, a middle-class widow. The ball is attended by a variety of characters... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Perkins's Ball is a short story written by William Makepeace Thackeray. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the preparations and events of a ball hosted by Mrs. Perkins, a middle-class woman. The story is narrated by Thackeray in a humorous and satirical... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview