Project Gutenberg 1998-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 161 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811 1863 Titmarsh, Michael Angelo Thackeray, W. M. Titmarsh, M. A. Thackeray, William M. Some Roundabout Papers On some carp at Sans Souci -- De juventute -- Round about the Christmas tree. Transcribed from the 1908 T. N. Foulis edition by Stephen Rice and David Price "Some Roundabout Papers" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of essays and reflections written during the Victorian era. This book showcases Thackeray's keen observations on life, society, and the human condition, often infused with humor and pathos. The essays explore various topics, including Christmas traditions, the experiences of the elderly, and reflections on the past, allowing readers a glimpse into both the social dynamics and the individual's experiences during a time of change. In the essays that comprise "Some Roundabout Papers," Thackeray introduces readers to a range of characters and experiences, from a frail old woman reflecting on her long life to the observations of a nostalgic narrator looking back at youth and the passing of time. The narrative poignantly conveys the joys and struggles of ordinary people, such as the elderly living in a workhouse, and examines themes of memory, aging, and the passage of time, all while maintaining a light-hearted humor that makes the reflections accessible and engaging. Thackeray expertly intertwines personal anecdotes with broader societal commentary, offering a rich tapestry of life in the 19th century that resonates with universal human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: Old Age & the Elderly 85888 2025-08-01T09:52:51.659853 text/html 82920 2013-02-24T05:35:10 text/html 59058 2013-02-24T05:37:45 text/html application/zip 143084 2025-08-01T09:52:57.241314 application/epub+zip 141350 2025-08-01T09:52:54.656384 application/epub+zip 101991 2025-08-01T09:52:53.446352 application/epub+zip 250663 2025-08-01T09:52:59.075321 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240799 2025-08-01T09:52:56.454375 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 171562 2022-09-01T11:05:19.914698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77348 2025-08-01T09:52:51.382848 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77048 2013-02-24T05:34:47 text/plain; charset=utf-8 32072 2013-02-24T05:37:45 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 67711 2015-04-02T14:14:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29367 2015-04-02T14:14:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20705 2025-08-01T09:52:59.205342 application/rdf+xml 13617 2025-08-01T09:52:53.938411 image/jpeg 3509 2025-08-01T09:52:53.693341 image/jpeg 141133 2025-08-01T09:52:51.673864 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia