Thackeray by Anthony Trollope
"Thackeray" by Anthony Trollope is a biographical piece written in the late 19th century. This work is part of the "English Men of Letters" series, aimed at exploring the lives and achievements of notable writers. Trollope delves into the life of William Makepeace Thackeray, focusing on his journey as an author and the challenges he faced throughout his career, offering insights into both his personal and professional life. The opening of this
biography introduces readers to the notion that there has been no comprehensive memoir written about Thackeray despite his prominence in literature. Trollope discusses Thackeray's reluctance towards personal flattery in biographical accounts, thus explaining why his daughters maintained an air of privacy surrounding their father's life. It outlines Thackeray's early years, including anecdotes from his childhood, education, and initial struggles in establishing himself as an author amid the literary competition of his time. The chapter sets the tone for a deeper exploration of Thackeray's works and character, examining the intertwining of his life experiences with his literary endeavors, foreshadowing further exploration of his notable contributions to literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | Thackeray |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Lisa Reigel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18645 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18645-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 21, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 807 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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