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  • The Collected Stories
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Collected Poems by William Makepeace Thackeray offers a delightful and insightful look at the poetic voice of one of the great satirists of Victorian literature. Best known for his novels such as Vanity Fair, Thackeray’s poetry reveals his wit, charm, and emotional sensitivity in a more personal and lyrical form. Ranging from light-hearted verse and biting satire to reflective ...
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    35,07 €

  • Vanity Fair
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    'Vanity Fair' by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novel about ambition, social climbing, and moral hypocrisy in early 19th-century England. It follows two contrasting women: Becky Sharp, a clever, manipulative, and ambitious orphan who uses her charm to rise in society, and Amelia Sedley, a gentle and kind but naïve woman devoted to love and family.As Becky schemes he...
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    58,02 €

  • The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Set in England during the reign of Queen Anne, The History of Henry Esmond recounts the life of a bastard nobleman entangled in political intrigue, romantic confusion, and moral struggle. Written as a memoir, the novel explores themes of legitimacy, loyalty, and disillusionment against the backdrop of Jacobite rebellion and aristocratic maneuvering. Thackeray’s richly detailed ...
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    21,42 €

  • Notes On A Journey From Cornhill To Grand Cairo
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Notes on a journey from Cornhill to Grand Cairo is a travel narrative chronicling a voyage through Mediterranean cities such as Malaga, Athens, and Cairo. The narrative combines humor and satire to offer keen observations on the cultures and societies encountered, blending personal reflections and vivid anecdotes. The story begins with an invitation to join a Mediterranean crui...
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    13,82 €

  • The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. (Yesterday’s Classics)
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    An historical novel featuring Henry Esmond, a colonel in service to Queen Anne of England. As an orphan child, Henry experiences a dramatic change in fortune, resulting in his becoming involved in the Glorious Revolution, the War of the Spanish Succession and the Hanoverian Succession. Anthony Trollope touted Thackeray as the greatest novelist of his day and this title his mast...
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    28,42 €

  • Thackerayana
    Joseph Grego / William Makepeace Thackeray
    Dive into the world of William Makepeace Thackeray with 'Thackerayana: Notes and Anecdotes.' This fascinating collection offers a unique glimpse into the life and mind of the celebrated Victorian author. More than just a biography, 'Thackerayana' provides a wealth of literary anecdotes and personal observations related to Thackeray’s own books and reading habits.Explore the wit...
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    27,94 €

  • 'Our Street'
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    'Our Street,' penned by the observant M. A. Titmarsh, offers a delightful satirical glimpse into 19th-century English society. This witty novel, steeped in social commentary, paints a vibrant picture of village life and its colorful inhabitants. Through keen observation and a humorous lens, Titmarsh explores the customs, quirks, and social dynamics of a bygone era. A classic wo...
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    14,74 €

  • The Loving Ballad of Lord Bateman
    Charles Dickens / George Cruikshank / William Makepeace Thackeray
    'The Loving Ballad of Lord Bateman' is a delightful piece of English poetry, a classic example of humorous verse and narrative storytelling from literary giants Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray. This engaging ballad, presented here in a meticulously prepared print edition, showcases the authors’ wit and skill in crafting memorable characters and a lively story. A...
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    15,55 €

  • Vanity Fair
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Enter the glittering and treacherous world of 'Vanity Fair,' William Makepeace Thackeray’s enduring masterpiece of social satire. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England and the looming shadow of Waterloo, this historical fiction classic explores ambition, social climbing, and the complexities of human nature. Thackeray’s keen eye dissects the vanities and follies of a...
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    32,67 €

  • The History Of Pendennis His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    The History Of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy is a novel set during the Victorian era that continues the story of a young man navigating the intricacies of love, social pressures, and personal growth. The narrative follows the protagonist and his friends, with a particular focus on one of his companions who experiences a shift in per...
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    31,52 €

  • Les mémoires d’un valet de pied
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Les mémoires d’un valet de pied' est un livre classique, qui a eu une valeur significative tout au long de l’histoire, et pour garantir que sa sagesse intemporelle ne soit jamais perdue, Alpha Editions l’a soigneusement préservé en le republiant dans un format moderne et accessible aux générations présentes et futures. Soigneusement reformaté, retapé , et nouvellement conçue, c...
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    14,11 €

  • Catherine
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Catherine: A Story was the first novel by English author William Makepeace Thackeray. It first appeared in serialized instalments in Fraser’s Magazine between May 1839 and February 1840, credited to 'Ikey Solomons, Esq. Junior'. Thackeray’s original intention in writing it was to criticize the Newgate school of crime fiction, exemplified by Bulwer-Lytton and Harrison Ainsworth,...
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    16,34 €

  • Barry Lyndon
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    ...Written as an 18th century pastiche, the work draws a portrait of a dashing schemer who is a liar, a boaster, a self-flatterer, and womanizer, in other words, an arrogant toerag. He plans to enter Europe’s social elite with the hope of gaining access to huge wealth through the love of a woman. In this case, her Ladyship, the Countess Honoria of Lyndon. A melancholy sort, who...
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    18,51 €

  • The Book of Snobs
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    The Book of Snobs is a collection of satirical works by William Makepeace Thackeray published in book form in 1848, the same year as his more famous Vanity Fair. The pieces first appeared in fifty-three weekly pieces from February 28, 1846 to February 27, 1847, as 'The Snobs of England, by one of themselves', in the satirical magazine Punch. The pieces, which were immensely pop...
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    16,30 €

  • The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Loved this-pretty typical Victorian story (is this suddenly rich financier all he seems??) but very funny and sweet written with a clarity and directness unusual for the period. Also very short if you’re looking to try Thackeray out, though it’s very early Thackeray and lacks a lot of what is unique about his mature work. (Dan)About the authorWilliam Makepeace Thackeray (18 Jul...
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    16,42 €

  • The Tremendous Adventures of Major Gahagan
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    If you doubt a big-name Victorian author can be utterly hilarious, then you have yet to read this story. (Avis Black)About the authorWilliam Makepeace Thackeray (18 July 1811 - 24 December 1863) was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847-1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel T...
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    16,35 €

  • Burlesques
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Burlesques is a satirical collection that critiques societal norms, human nature, and contemporary issues through wit and sharp social commentary. The work delves into a range of subjects, with the author using different genres and storytelling techniques to entertain and reflect on the complexities of life. The characters, such as a young man torn between ambition and reality,...
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    18,80 €

  • Catherine A Story
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Catherine: A STORY explores the complexities of human nature through a focus on vice, morality, and the intense fascination society holds for villainous acts. The narrative delves into the darker aspects of life, portraying characters whose actions embody depravity and the responses they provoke in others. The story unfolds in a world filled with a mixture of humor and tragedy....
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    14,59 €

  • Men’s Wives
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Men’s Wives explores the complexities of love, ambition, rivalry, and societal expectations through a satirical and comedic lens. The story revolves around a family dynamic shaped by social aspirations, where a young woman attracts various suitors, each motivated by different personal desires. The narrative reveals how individuals navigate the pressures of societal norms while ...
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    13,78 €

  • The Book Of Snobs
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    The Book of Snobs examines the pervasive nature of snobbery across all social classes, using satire to critique the obsession with status, privilege, and public perception. Through a series of essays, the author humorously exposes the superficial behaviors that dominate social interactions, encouraging readers to reflect on their own tendencies toward pretense. The narrative be...
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    14,57 €

  • The Paris Sketch Book Of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    The Paris Sketch Book Of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh offers a humorous and satirical exploration of Parisian life, seen through the eyes of the protagonist as he navigates travel, cultural observations, and social interactions. The narrative begins with Mr. Titmarsh s chaotic journey to France, setting a lively and comedic tone as he describes the bustling scene at London Bridge, where ...
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    16,66 €

  • The Virginians
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    The Virginians, est un livre classique et a été considéré comme important tout au long de l’histoire de l’humanité. Afin que ce livre ne soit jamais oublié, chez Alpha Editions, nous avons fait des efforts pour le préserver en le rééditant dans un format moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Tout ce livre a été reformaté, retapé et conçu. Ces livres ne sont pas con...
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    34,61 €

  • The Book of Snobs
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    The Book of Snobs by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1848, is a satirical work that humorously critiques the British class system and the pretensions of various social groups. Through a series of sketches, Thackeray dissects the behaviors of 'snobs'-people obsessed with social status and wealth-exposing the absurdity and hypocrisy within different layers of soci...
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    25,75 €

  • Contributions to Punch, Etc.
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Contributions to Punch, Etc. is a collection of satirical writings by William Makepeace Thackeray, originally published in the famed British humor magazine Punch. Known for his sharp wit and keen observations on society, Thackeray’s contributions include essays, poems, and illustrations that lampoon the politics, social customs, and literary trends of his time. These pieces sho...
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    23,76 €

  • The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    This witty collection of stories, narrated by the cockney footman Charles J. Yellowplush, showcases Thackeray’s sharp satirical voice. Through the perspective of this shrewd yet unpolished servant, Thackeray critiques the upper classes and their moral failings with humor and irony. The stories highlight the absurdities and hypocrisies of Victorian society, offering a clever com...
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    21,55 €

  • The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yelllowplush
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    This witty collection of stories, narrated by the cockney footman Charles J. Yellowplush, showcases Thackeray’s sharp satirical voice. Through the perspective of this shrewd yet unpolished servant, Thackeray critiques the upper classes and their moral failings with humor and irony. The stories highlight the absurdities and hypocrisies of Victorian society, offering a clever com...
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    21,56 €

  • Vanity Fair
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    Vanity Fair is a brilliant satire of 19th-century British society, following the cunning and ambitious Becky Sharp as she navigates a world driven by greed, ambition, and vanity. Thackeray’s vivid characters and sharp wit make this a timeless exploration of human nature and the relentless pursuit of status. ...
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    27,66 €

  • The Tremendous Adventures of Major Gahagan
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    The Tremendous Adventures of Major Gahagan, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are n...
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    15,04 €

  • The Fitz-Boodle Papers
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    This collection of satirical essays and short stories presents the fictional memoirs of George Savage Fitz-Boodle, a dandy and social observer. Thackeray, with his characteristic wit and keen social commentary, uses Fitz-Boodle to critique the manners, affectations, and pretensions of British high society. Through these humorous and often biting sketches, Thackeray exposes the ...
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    22,60 €

  • The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush
    William Makepeace Thackeray
    'The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush' by William Makepeace Thackeray is a Victorian satire that offers a humorous and insightful glimpse into English society through the eyes of a witty servant. Set in London, this fictional memoir serves as a brilliant social commentary on the class dynamics and absurdities of Victorian society. Thackeray employs sharp wit and irony to p...
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    13,82 €


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