Thackeray's Lectures On The English Humorists Of The Eighteenth Century (1885)

by William Makepeace Thackeray

Book Overview

Thackeray's Lectures On The English Humorists Of The Eighteenth Century is a book written by William Makepeace Thackeray and published in 1885. The book is a collection of lectures that Thackeray delivered on the subject of English humorists of the 18th century. Thackeray was a renowned writer, known for his satirical works and sharp wit, and in this book, he explores the works of some of the most prominent humorists of the time, including Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, and Laurence Sterne. The book is divided into four lectures, each of which focuses on a different humorist and their works. Thackeray provides a detailed analysis of the humorists' writing styles, themes, and characters, and offers insights into the cultural and social context in which they were writing. Thackeray's Lectures On The English Humorists Of The Eighteenth Century is a fascinating exploration of the history and development of English humor, and a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or comedy.In Six Lectures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165437996
• ISBN13: 9781165437993
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"