Burlesques

Burlesques

William Makepeace Thackeray / Sir Leslie Stephen

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781248550984
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Dive into the witty world of William Makepeace Thackeray with 'Burlesques,' a collection of satirical essays and parodies. This volume, also featuring contributions from Sir Leslie Stephen, showcases Thackeray’s sharp wit and keen observations of Victorian society. Explore his playful take on popular literary styles and social norms, offering a humorous yet insightful commentary on the era. From light-hearted spoofs to clever social critiques, 'Burlesques' reveals Thackeray’s mastery of the burlesque form. Perfect for lovers of classic literature and anyone who appreciates the art of satire, this collection is a timeless exploration of humor and intellect.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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