Thackeray

Klappentext A still-relevant introduction to Thackeray! first published in 1879 by a contemporary novelist who knew and respected the man. Zusammenfassung This introduction into the life and works of William Thackeray represents one Victorian novelist's analysis of a fellow author and literary giant. The book remains of interest because it benefits from Trollope's personal knowledge of his subject! and provides insights into the novel-writing conventions of the day. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Biographical; 2. Fraser's Magazine and Punch; 3. Vanity Fair; 4. Pendennis and The Newcomes; 5. Esmond and The Virginians; 6. Thackeray's burlesques; 7. Thackeray's lectures; 8. Thackeray's ballads; 9. Thackeray's style and manner of work.

Product details

• Authors: Anthony Trollope, Anthony Ed Trollope, Trollope Anthony
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108034760
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03476-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - English Men of Letters; English Men of Letters 39 Volume Set
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, LITERARY CRITICISM / Novel as Form