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William Makepeace Thackeray

1811 – 1863Wikipedia

12

Books

6

Quotes

An English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly *Vanity Fair*, a panoramic portrait of English society.

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Books by William Makepeace Thackeray

Cover of Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

1998

Cover of Barry Lyndon: The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq. (Oxford World's Classics)

Barry Lyndon: The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq. (Oxford World's Classics)

1999

Cover of The Rose and the Ring

The Rose and the Ring

1911

Cover of The History of Pendennis: Volume 2—His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy

The History of Pendennis: Volume 2—His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy

2006

Cover of The Newcomes

The Newcomes

1994

Cover of The History of Pendennis His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy

The History of Pendennis His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy

1994

Cover of Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

2000

Cover of Vanity Fair A Novel Without a Hero

Vanity Fair A Novel Without a Hero

2001

Cover of Henry Esmond

Henry Esmond

1974

Cover of The Rose And The Ring

The Rose And The Ring

2004

Cover of Vanity fair a novel without a hero : with 193 illustrations by the author

Vanity fair a novel without a hero : with 193 illustrations by the author

1988

Cover of Catherine A Story

Catherine A Story

1999

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Quotes by William Makepeace Thackeray

“Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?”

William Makepeace Thackeray Vanity Fair

“Despair is perfectly compatible with a good dinner, I promise you.”

William Makepeace Thackeray

“I never knew whether to pity or congratulate a man on coming to his senses.”

William Makepeace Thackeray

“There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vice versa.”

William Makepeace Thackeray

“An evil person is like a dirty window, they never let the light shine through.”

William Makepeace Thackeray

“Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.”

William Makepeace Thackeray

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