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William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair (1847), a panoramic portrait of English society. Thackeray began as a satirist and parodist, with a sneaking fondness for roguish... Read Full Overview

Primarily a travel diary, Thackeray had a keen eye for humour, and a turn of phrase that will attract many. The undertones (and blatant overtones at times) of superiority and anti-popery (Anti-Catholicism) never threaten to undo the humour and quality of the observations. Travelling... Read Full Overview

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Irish sketch book of 1842. This book, "Irish sketch book of 1842", by W. M. Thackeray, is a replication of a book originally published before 1911. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

As outspoken in his day as Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens are today, American freethinker and author ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899) was a notorious radical whose uncompromising views on religion and slavery (they were bad, in his opinion), women's suffrage (a good... Read Full Overview

This delightful travelogue chronicles the author's journey through Ireland in the mid-19th century. Thackeray provides a colorful and engaging account of the people, places, and customs he encountered on his travels, from Dublin to the rugged landscapes of the west coast... Read Full Overview

This delightful travelogue chronicles the author's journey through Ireland in the mid-19th century. Thackeray provides a colorful and engaging account of the people, places, and customs he encountered on his travels, from Dublin to the rugged landscapes of the west coast... Read Full Overview

Title: The Irish Sketch-Book. By Mr. M. A. Titmarsh. With ... engravings on wood, drawn by the author.

Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions

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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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Irish Sketchbook, 1842 is a travelogue written by the British author and illustrator, William Makepeace Thackeray, under the pseudonym Titmarsh, M. A. The book was first published in 1857 and is a collection of Thackeray's observations and experiences during his travels through... Read Full Overview