Project Gutenberg 2020-05-30 Public domain in the USA. 159 Rideing, William H. (William Henry) 1853 1918 03011612 Thackeray's London: a description of his haunts and the scenes of his novels Transcribed from the 1885 Cupples, Upham and Co. edition by David Price "Thackeray's London: a description of his haunts and the scenes of his novels" by William H. Rideing is a historical account of the places associated with the renowned author William Makepeace Thackeray, written during the late 19th century. The book examines the locales in London that were significant both to Thackeray’s life and his literary creations, notably his novels such as "Vanity Fair." It serves as a guide for readers interested in the intersections of Thackeray's biographical narrative and the settings that populated his works. In this book, Rideing details Thackeray's connections with various locations in London, contrasting them with those associated with other authors like Charles Dickens. Describing neighborhoods such as Smithfield and Russell Square, the text highlights how Thackeray's characters occupy more refined settings, reflecting his focus on differing social strata compared to Dickens's emphasis on the city's lower classes. The author paints vivid portraits of specific sites, such as the Charterhouse educational institution and the fictional Gaunt House, elucidating how these places informed and enriched Thackeray's storytelling. Readers come away with a deeper understanding of Thackeray's London, as both a backdrop to his vivid characters and a reflection of his own life experiences, all while engaging with the rich tapestry of Victorian-era society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Literary landmarks -- England -- London London (England) -- In literature Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 -- Homes and haunts -- England -- London Novelists, English -- Homes and haunts -- England -- London London (England) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century DA Text Category: Biographies Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 121024 2025-07-24T14:36:54.264640 text/html 98914 2024-10-18T03:42:52 text/html 203496 2025-07-24T14:36:57.205659 application/epub+zip 202176 2025-07-24T14:36:54.870630 application/epub+zip 87752 2025-07-24T14:36:54.530649 application/epub+zip 248177 2025-07-24T14:36:58.988634 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 229206 2025-07-24T14:36:56.727626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115859 2022-09-28T04:58:19.853303 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104729 2025-07-24T14:36:53.951645 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 84730 2024-10-18T03:42:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17822 2025-07-24T14:36:59.131624 application/rdf+xml 9635 2025-07-24T14:36:54.596648 image/jpeg 2023 2025-07-24T14:36:54.562634 image/jpeg 193619 2025-07-24T14:36:54.282637 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