Project Gutenberg 2020-05-10 Public domain in the USA. 217 Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) 1874 1936 Chesterton, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Gilbert K. (Gilbert Keith) Melville, Lewis 1874 1932 Thackeray Produced by Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Thackeray" by G. K. Chesterton and Lewis Melville is a biography written in the early 20th century that examines the life and works of the celebrated English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. The book provides an insightful exploration of Thackeray's literary contributions, his unique perspective on society, and his characterizations of the diverse world he observed. It delves into the themes and philosophies that underpinned his writings while placing them in the context of the Victorian literary milieu. The biography discusses Thackeray's upbringing, artistic endeavors, and significant works such as "Vanity Fair," "Pendennis," and "The History of Henry Esmond." It highlights his ability to portray the complexities of human nature, including the folly and knavery inherent in society. The authors emphasize Thackeray's belief in kindness and idealism amidst a cynical world, portraying him as both a satirist and an advocate for the human spirit. With numerous illustrations and a detailed examination of his characters, the book serves not only as a tribute to Thackeray's genius but also as an exploration of the moral and social values he championed through his poignant, often melancholic storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 PR Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 112902 2025-07-24T13:50:17.562838 text/html 84154 2024-10-18T03:16:43 text/html 5776670 2025-07-24T13:50:23.794823 application/epub+zip 5762779 2025-07-24T13:50:18.837800 application/epub+zip 98122 2025-07-24T13:50:18.128821 application/epub+zip 5794370 2025-07-24T13:50:27.661822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5766141 2025-07-24T13:50:22.209840 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132344 2022-09-28T01:31:14.314838 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81159 2025-07-24T13:50:16.893831 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61251 2024-10-18T03:16:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17263 2025-07-24T13:50:27.852762 application/rdf+xml 14600 2025-07-24T13:50:18.206805 image/jpeg 2564 2025-07-24T13:50:18.167817 image/jpeg 5604311 2025-07-24T13:50:17.757845 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 en.wikipedia