Una novela cargada de ironía y escepticismo de la época, reflejada en la actual.Elisabeth, una bella joven, se ve obligada a trabajar en un teatro ínfimo para sostener a su pintoresca familia, los Prior....

Esta colección presenta las obras más influyentes de la literatura mundial. Contenido: La Ilíada y La Odisea Edipo Rey El Banquete Metafísica La metamorfosis De la Brevedad de la Vida Las Confesiones...

“The Book of the Snobs” is a collection of satirical works by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in Punch magazine as The Snobs of England by one of them. While the word “snob” had been used...

In 'John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character', William Makepeace Thackeray masterfully explores the social, political, and cultural landscape of 19th century England through a series of satirical sketches...

The plot features several characters, of the highest social spheres as the lowest ones, but two stand out on the other: Rebecca (Becky) Sharp and Amelia Sedley. The first is the daughter of a French painter...

The Irish Sketch-book is a travelogue and collection of essays written by the famous 19th-century British author William Makepeace Thackeray. It was published in 1843 and presents Thackeray's observations...

In 'George Cruikshank' by William Makepeace Thackeray, the author examines the life and works of one of the most prominent illustrators of the 19th century. Thackeray delves into Cruikshank's artistic...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne' is a historical novel set in the early 18th century England. Thackeray's literary...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' is a satirical novel that follows the lives of two close friends, Amelia Sedley and Rebecca Sharp, as they navigate the pitfalls of high society in early 19th-century...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'A Little Dinner at Timmins's' is a witty and satirical novel that delves into the intricacies of high society and social customs in 19th century England. Thackeray's writing...

In William Makepeace Thackeray's novel 'The Virginians', the author continues his satirical exploration of English society through the adventures of the Warrington brothers in colonial America. Written...

In William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair, readers are transported to early 19th century England to witness the lives of two contrasting women, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, as they navigate society's...

In 'The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh' by William Makepeace Thackeray, the reader is taken on a vivid journey through the streets of Paris. Thackeray's literary style blends beautifully descriptive...

William Makepeace Thackeray's novel 'The Rose and the Ring' is a satirical fairy tale that demonstrates his witty and humorous writing style. The book, set in a fictional kingdom, follows the misadventures...

In William Makepeace Thackeray's 'The Book of Snobs', readers are taken on a satirical journey through Victorian England's society, highlighting the absurdities and hypocrisies of the upper classes. Thackeray's...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' is a satirical novel that offers a portrayal of English society during the early 19th century. The story follows the lives of two main characters, Becky Sharp...

"The Luck of Barry Lyndon" is a picaresque novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in serial form in 1844, about a member of the Irish gentry trying to become a member of the English aristocracy....

“I think I could be a good woman, if I had five thousand a year,” observes beautiful and clever Becky Sharp, one of the wickedest—and most appealing—women in all of literature. Becky is just one of the...

As the manager of the Performance sits before the curtain on the boards and looks into the Fair, a feeling of profound melancholy comes over him in his survey of the bustling place. There is a great quantity...

Romanzo picaresco che narra gli sforzi del protagonista, un esponente della borghesia irlandese, di farsi accettare come membro dell'aristocrazia inglese. Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione...

The Book of Snobs is a collection of satirical works by William Makepeace Thackeray first published in the magazine Punch as The Snobs of England, By One of Themselves. Published in 1848, the book was...

Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero is a novel by English author William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1847–48, satirising society in early 19th-century Britain. It follows the lives of two...

This classic story of two nineteenth-century social climbers is the basis for countless films and TV series, and one of the UK’s “Best-Loved Novels.” Before the Real Housewives, there were Becky Sharp...

Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero is William Thackeray's celebrated satirical novel of 19th century British society. Vanity Fair follows the rags-to-riches tale of the captivating and ruthless Becky...

This is Thackeray’s first full-length novel, which appeared in serialised instalments in Fraser’s Magazine between May 1839 and February 1840. The story of Catherine was written by Mr. Thackeray, under...

Rédigée sous la forme de mémoires, cette histoire est celle de l'ascension sociale et de la chute d'un homme arriviste et amoral. Suite à un duel au cours duquel il pense avoir tué son adversaire, le...

Im Mittelpunkt des Bestsellers »Jahrmarkt der Eitelkeit« von William Thackeray stehen zwei sehr unterschiedliche Frauencharaktere: die Schulfreundinnen Amelia Sedley und Becky Sharp. Während Amelia sich...

As the manager of the Performance sits before the curtain on the boards and looks into the Fair, a feeling of profound melancholy comes over him in his survey of the bustling place. There is a great quantity...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' is a timeless classic that offers a satirical and sharp portrayal of 19th-century English society. The novel is known for its nuanced characters and intricate...

In the whimsical kingdom of Paflagonia, where royalty reigns with absurdity and magic abounds, a captivating tale unfolds. The Rose and the Ring, a literary masterpiece by William Makepeace Thackeray,...