Summary
Catherine: A STORY explores the complexities of human nature through a focus on vice, morality, and the intense fascination society holds for villainous acts. The narrative delves into the darker aspects of life, portraying characters whose actions embody depravity and the responses they provoke in others.
The story unfolds in a world filled with a mixture of humor and tragedy. It touches on the consequences of unchecked desires, the impact of societal pressures, and the transformatio…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789369420179 |
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| ISBN-10: | 9369420177 |
| Author: | William Makepeace Thackeray |
| Publisher: | Double 9 Books LLP |
| Imprint: | Double 9 Books LLP |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2025 |
| Weight: | 208g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm |
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About The Author
William Makepeace Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and illustrator. He is most known for his satirical works, including the 1847-1848 novel “Vanity Fair,” a panoramic depiction of British society, and the 1844 novel “The Luck of Barry Lyndon,” which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick. Thackeray was born in Calcutta, British India, and moved to England after his father died in 1815. He went to several schools and briefly attended Trinity College, Cambridge, before leaving to see Europe. Thackeray spent a large portion of his inheritance on gambling and unsuccessful newspapers. He resorted to journalism to help support his family, primarily for Fraser’s Magazine, The Times, and Punch. Thackeray began as a satirist and parodist, achieving prominence with pieces that reflected his penchant for roguish characters. He is well known for Vanity Fair, which starred Becky Sharp, and The Luck of Barry Lyndon. Thackeray’s early works were characterized by scathing attacks on high society, military prowess, marriage, and hypocrisy, which were frequently written under several pseudonyms.
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