The Diary of C. Jeames de La Pluche with His Letters (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161461398)

The Diary of C. Jeames De La Pluche With His Letters is a novel written by William Makepeace Thackeray. It is a satirical work that follows the life and adventures of a fictional character named C. Jeames De La Pluche, who is a valet to a wealthy aristocrat. The novel is presented in the form of a diary, with entries written by De La Pluche himself, as well as letters he sends to various people.Through De La Pluche's diary entries and letters, the reader is given a glimpse into the world of the British upper class during the 18th century. Thackeray uses humor and wit to comment on the social conventions and values of the time, as well as to poke fun at the characters and their foibles.The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on De La Pluche's life as a valet and his interactions with his employer and other members of the aristocracy. The second part sees De La Pluche strike out on his own, attempting to make a name for himself as a writer and social commentator.Overall, The Diary of C. Jeames De La Pluche With His Letters is an entertaining and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on the society and culture of 18th century Britain.""Merrits and vuttues such as his coodnt long pass unperseavd in the world. Admitted to the most fashnabble parties, it wasn't long befor sevral of the young ladies viewed him with a favorable i; one, ixpecially, the lovely Miss Hemily Mulligatawney, daughter of the Heast-Injar Derector of that name. As she was the richest gal of all the season, of corse Frederick fell in love with her. His haspirations were on the pint of being crowndid with success.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
ISBN-10: 1161461396
ISBN-13: 9781161461398
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 60
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d