Project Gutenberg 2013-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 782 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811 1863 Titmarsh, Michael Angelo Thackeray, W. M. Titmarsh, M. A. Thackeray, William M. The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh; and the Irish Sketch Book Illustrated by the author. Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh and The Irish Sketch Book" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of satirical sketches written in the early 19th century. This work comprises a set of humorous essays that explore various aspects of life in Paris and Ireland, showcasing Thackeray's keen observations on society, culture, and the human condition. The sketches offer a blend of personal anecdotes and social commentary, allowing readers a glimpse into Thackeray's experiences and reflections. At the start of "The Paris Sketch Book," the narrator, Mr. M. A. Titmarsh, provides a humorous dedicatory letter to a Parisian tailor, which sets the tone for the witty and observational nature of the essays that follow. The opening sketch describes the chaotic preparations of a family embarking on a trip from England to France, painting a vivid picture of the human antics and social dynamics involved. Through sharp humor and rich detail, Thackeray introduces readers to the bustling environment of travel and the quirks of his characters, establishing a tone of lighthearted yet critical exploration of society. This opening portion effectively engages the reader's interest and sets the stage for a series of delightful and insightful sketches. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42890/42890-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Ireland -- Description and travel Paris (France) -- Description and travel PR Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature 1636159 2025-10-17T09:57:37.483636 text/html 1623944 2024-10-23T16:15:17 text/html 11417149 2025-10-17T09:57:58.876579 application/epub+zip 11417707 2025-10-17T09:57:40.478646 application/epub+zip 689319 2025-10-17T09:57:38.841671 application/epub+zip 11792047 2025-10-17T09:58:13.194503 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11703830 2025-10-17T09:57:55.634576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1037473 2022-09-19T15:04:08.595065 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1524587 2025-10-17T09:57:34.853643 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1524481 2013-06-07T17:08:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17568 2025-10-17T09:58:13.430448 application/rdf+xml 6406 2025-10-17T09:57:38.990630 image/jpeg 1508 2025-10-17T09:57:38.917643 image/jpeg 11941985 2025-10-17T09:57:37.946637 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