The English Humourists Of The Eighteenth Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417967087)

""The English Humourists of the Eighteenth Century"" is a collection of essays by William Makepeace Thackeray, originally published in 1853. The book examines the lives and works of several prominent writers of the 18th century, including Jonathan Swift, Laurence Sterne, and Oliver Goldsmith. Thackeray discusses the various styles of humor employed by these writers, from the satire of Swift to the wit and sentimentality of Goldsmith. He also provides biographical information about each author, giving insight into their personal lives and the social and political contexts in which they wrote. Throughout the book, Thackeray offers his own opinions and criticisms of the writers and their works, providing a fascinating glimpse into the literary scene of the 18th century. The book is considered a classic of literary criticism and is still widely read and studied today.A Series Of Lectures.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: 1417967080
ISBN-13: 9781417967087
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2005
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d