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Title: Burlesques
Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Novels by eminent hands -- The diary of C. Jeames De La Pluche, Esq., with his letters -- The tremendous adventures of Major Gahagan -- A legend of the Rhine -- Rebecca and Rowena; a romance upon romance -- The history of the next French revolution -- Cox's diary
Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary: "Burlesques" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of satirical writings and tales that reflects the author's brilliant wit and keen social commentary, likely composed during the mid-19th century. The work includes various pieces with humorous takes on society, literature, and contemporary issues of the time, showcasing Thackeray's unique storytelling style and critique of human nature. At the start of "Burlesques," the reader is introduced to a range of characters and settings through a collection of contents that outlines stories from different authors, demonstrating a playful exploration of various genres and styles. One key tale involves George de Barnwell, who is portrayed as a poetic character caught in a tumultuous struggle between ambition and reality, navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations. The opening sets the stage for a narrative infused with humor and a deeper narrative that addresses timeless themes of desire, morality, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
EBook No.: 2675
Published: May 22, 2006
Downloads: 325
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: English literature -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Burlesques
Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Novels by eminent hands -- The diary of C. Jeames De La Pluche, Esq., with his letters -- The tremendous adventures of Major Gahagan -- A legend of the Rhine -- Rebecca and Rowena; a romance upon romance -- The history of the next French revolution -- Cox's diary
Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary: "Burlesques" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of satirical writings and tales that reflects the author's brilliant wit and keen social commentary, likely composed during the mid-19th century. The work includes various pieces with humorous takes on society, literature, and contemporary issues of the time, showcasing Thackeray's unique storytelling style and critique of human nature. At the start of "Burlesques," the reader is introduced to a range of characters and settings through a collection of contents that outlines stories from different authors, demonstrating a playful exploration of various genres and styles. One key tale involves George de Barnwell, who is portrayed as a poetic character caught in a tumultuous struggle between ambition and reality, navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations. The opening sets the stage for a narrative infused with humor and a deeper narrative that addresses timeless themes of desire, morality, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
EBook No.: 2675
Published: May 22, 2006
Downloads: 325
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: English literature -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.