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...

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...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'George Cruikshank' is a comprehensive analysis of the renowned English caricaturist, providing a detailed look into his life and works. Thackeray delves into Cruikshank's...

In 'The History of Pendennis' by William Makepeace Thackeray, readers are taken on a journey through the life of the ambitious protagonist, Arthur Pendennis, as he navigates the challenges of society...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Roundabout Papers' is a collection of essays that serve as a social commentary on Victorian society. Written in Thackeray's characteristic satirical and witty style, the...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Little Travels and Roadside Sketches' offers readers a delightful collection of travel essays, filled with vivid descriptions and keen observations. Thackeray's literary...

In The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh; and the Irish Sketch Book, William Makepeace Thackeray takes the reader on a journey through Europe with keen observations and witty insights. Thackeray's...

Vanity Fair William Makepeace Thackeray - With an Introduction and Notes by Owen Knowles, University of Hull Thackeray's upper-class Regency world is a noisy and jostling commercial fairground, predominantly...

Barry Lyndon William Makepeace Thackeray - "Barry Lyndon" is the fictional autobiography of an adventurer and rogue. Born into the petty Irish gentry, and outmaneuvered in his first love affair, a ruined...

THE BOOK OF SNOBS (1848) by William Makepeace Thackeray is a masterpiece of British Victorian satire that spares no one, exposing every strata of society to the sublime ridicule that only the author of...

In William Makepeace Thackeray's collection of Ballads, readers are taken on a journey through a series of captivating narrative poems that delve into various themes such as love, loss, and society. Thackeray's...

In William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Catherine', the reader is taken on a journey through the intricate web of society and morality in early 19th century England. Thackeray's signature satirical style, reminiscent...

Explore the intricacies of school life with William Makepeace Thackeray's "Doctor Birch and His Young Friends." Set in a classic English school setting, this novel delves into the relationships between...

In 'Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges', William Makepeace Thackeray delves into English history and satire through a series of interconnected essays and a historical novel. Thackeray's...

The Luck of Barry Lyndon is a picaresque novel about a member of the Irish gentry trying to become a member of the English aristocracy. Redmond Barry of Ballybarry, born to a genteel but ruined Irish...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Some Roundabout Papers' is a collection of essays that demonstrate his witty and satirical writing style. Published in 1860, the book explores various social, political,...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'The Bedford-Row Conspiracy' is a compelling novel that delves into the lives of characters navigating the complexities of Victorian society. The book is rich in satire and...

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'The Book of Snobs' is a witty and satirical take on the social climbers and pretentious individuals of Victorian England. Through a series of humorous sketches, Thackeray...

In 'The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond' by William Makepeace Thackeray, readers are treated to a satirical yet insightful exploration of English society in the mid-19th century....