Project Gutenberg 2006-05-25 Public domain in the USA. 213 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811 1863 Titmarsh, Michael Angelo Thackeray, W. M. Titmarsh, M. A. Thackeray, William M. The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh Mrs. Perkin's ball -- Our street -- Dr. Birch and his young friends -- The Kickleburys on the Rhine -- The rose and the ring; or, the history of Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo. Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of stories written in the mid-19th century. The book features a humorous and satirical narrative style, centered around the character of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh, who appears to be a representative of the author's alter ego and serves as a storyteller for a whimsical exploration of English society, particularly during the festive season. The stories within this collection examine various aspects of life, social norms, and the quirks of contemporary characters, offering readers a vivid and entertaining portrayal of the times. The opening of the book introduces us to the character of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh, as he recounts the amusing social dynamics surrounding Mrs. Perkins's ball. Through his observations, we meet a colorful cast of characters, including the eccentric Mulligan, whose grandiose claims about his heritage and boisterous demeanor contrast humorously with the genteel surroundings of the ball. Titmarsh’s interactions with Mulligan and his reflections on the ball itself set the tone for the ensuing chaos, as he navigates the challenges of social expectations and personal eccentricities. The vivid descriptions of the ball and the guests, along with Titmarsh's wit, draw readers into a lively world that blends comedy with astute social commentary, hinting at the delightful narratives to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Christmas stories, English PR Text Christmas Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 547649 2025-08-02T04:06:14.592797 text/html 542269 2012-12-26T00:14:44 text/html 283964 2025-08-02T04:06:23.174718 application/epub+zip 291368 2025-08-02T04:06:18.005744 application/epub+zip 268813 2025-08-02T04:06:16.698812 application/epub+zip 528619 2025-08-02T04:06:27.272712 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 508909 2025-08-02T04:06:22.406739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476648 2022-09-02T05:42:07.529623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481845 2025-08-02T04:06:13.851828 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 481584 2006-05-25T07:03:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19246 2025-08-02T04:06:27.406721 application/rdf+xml 17276 2025-08-02T04:06:17.212733 image/jpeg 4069 2025-08-02T04:06:16.953771 image/jpeg 200290 2012-12-26T00:16:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 193840 2006-05-25T07:03:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 280834 2025-08-02T04:06:14.634772 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