Project Gutenberg 2006-05-22 Public domain in the USA. 434 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811 1863 Titmarsh, Michael Angelo Thackeray, W. M. Titmarsh, M. A. Thackeray, William M. George Cruikshank Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "George Cruikshank" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a biographical essay published in the early 19th century, specifically in the late 1830s. This work delves into the life and artistic contributions of George Cruikshank, a notable caricaturist and illustrator of his time. Thackeray highlights Cruikshank's humor, social commentary, and his role in reflecting the whims and follies of society through his art. In this piece, Thackeray pays homage to Cruikshank’s unique approach to illustration and the joy he brings to children and adults alike through his playful and often satirical portrayals. The author reflects on childhood memories associated with Cruikshank’s works, emphasizing his ability to evoke laughter and joy. Thackeray notes the intrinsic honesty in Cruikshank’s character and artistry, which stands against political pretension and societal norms. Through anecdotes and detailed examinations of specific artworks, Thackeray presents Cruikshank not only as an artist but as a cultural figure whose illustrations serve to critique and entertain, fostering a connection to the everyday experiences of his audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain English wit and humor, Pictorial Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 NC Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: Art 128993 2025-08-02T03:46:07.937897 text/html 123660 2012-12-26T00:02:00 text/html 125685 2025-08-02T03:46:13.587867 application/epub+zip 126274 2025-08-02T03:46:10.838913 application/epub+zip 110647 2025-08-02T03:46:09.574883 application/epub+zip 223217 2025-08-02T03:46:15.494882 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217350 2025-08-02T03:46:12.943866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192570 2022-09-02T05:17:22.315180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114099 2025-08-02T03:46:07.677936 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113922 2006-05-21T13:20:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19349 2025-08-02T03:46:15.628854 application/rdf+xml 11849 2025-08-02T03:46:10.177913 image/jpeg 3070 2025-08-02T03:46:09.924906 image/jpeg 47614 2012-12-26T00:03:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 46083 2006-05-21T13:21:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 125087 2025-08-02T03:46:07.949910 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