William Thackeray: 301 books

Charles James Yellowplush was just one of the outlandish pen-names of the young Thackeray. These five savage skewerings of society, chronicling the rising fortunes of a 19th-century footman employed by a scheming card-shark, remain classics of British comedy.

The story of “Catherine, ” which appeared in Fraser's Magazine in 1839-40, was written by Mr. Thackeray, under the name of Ikey Solomons, Jun. , to counteract the injurious influence of some popular fictions of that day, which made heroes of highwaymen and burglars, and created a false sympathy for the vicious and criminal.

Thackeray’s 1852 historical novel recounts the story of the early life of Henry Esmond, a colonel in the service of Queen Anne. Set against the backdrop of English life and the events surrounding the English Restoration—the novel features characters both factual and imagined. Using memoir, Henry tells his tale as the illegitimate son of George, a ranking member of English nobility.

Catherine: A Story first appeared in serial form in Fraser’s magazine published under a pseudonym. The tale of Catherine Hayes, who was burned to death in 1726 for murdering her husband, is Thackeray’s attempt to show the folly of investing criminals with romantic heroism, which was common at the time.

In this sweeping novel that spans decades, Thackeray tells of the virtuous and upstanding Colonel Thomas Newcome and of his son Clive. After Clive’s mother dies, he is sent to school and studies his true passion, art. Set in the mid 1800s, the novel explores the theme of life repeating itself from...

Frederick Lovel könnte, nachdem er Cecilia Baker geheiratet hat, die ihm zwei Kinder schenkt, eigentlich ein behagliches Leben in ansehnlichem Wohlstand auf seinem Landsitz Shrublands unweit Londons führen, und das, obwohl seine Frau nach nur acht Jahren Ehe stirbt – war sie doch nicht eben das,...

Charles James Harrington Fitzroy Yellowplush – Gelbplüsch – seines Zeichens Livreediener, steht zwar mit der „Ortogravieh“ ein wenig auf Kriegsfuss, doch dies ist längst kein Grund, seine Erlebnisse und Abenteuer in Diensten englischer Gentlemen nicht zu Papier zu bringen – zumal er...

Als Samuel Titmarsh in einer wichtigen Angelegenheit zu seiner reichen Tante Susan Hoggarty gerufen wird, eilt er in Erwartung einer größeren Geldsumme zu ihr, die sie ihm schon seit längerer Zeit in Aussicht gestellt hat. Statt Geld überreicht sie ihm jedoch ein altes Familienschmuckstück, eine...

Der junge Clive Newcome hat es nicht leicht, denn die Natur hat ihm eine ungewöhnliche Begabung zum Zeichnen in die Wiege gelegt, und was liegt näher, als sein größtes Talent auch zu seinem Beruf zu machen? Doch Clives große Liebe, seine Cousine Ethel, hält nichts von diesen Plänen, denn eine...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

This holiday, we proudly presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics: most beloved novels, tales, legends, poetry & carols - to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: Works by Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter,...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

First published in Cornhill Magazine this is a collection of essays by Thackeray. An anthology of wisdom and intellect this work reflects author's views about multifarious issues. His genius of parody and story-telling is evident from this work.

e-artnow presents to you this unique collection of the greatest books ever written, perfect for the long summer days, the time for rejuvenation and brain revival! American: Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer The Call of the Wild White Fang Moby-Dick The Scarlet Letter Little Women My Antonia The Age of Innocence...