Project Gutenberg 2006-05-25 Public domain in the USA. 122 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811 1863 Titmarsh, Michael Angelo Thackeray, W. M. Titmarsh, M. A. Thackeray, William M. The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh Mrs. Perkin's ball -- Our street -- Dr. Birch and his young friends -- The Kickleburys on the Rhine -- The rose and the ring; or, the history of Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo. Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of stories written in the mid-19th century. The book features a humorous and satirical narrative style, centered around the character of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh, who appears to be a representative of the author's alter ego and serves as a storyteller for a whimsical exploration of English society, particularly during the festive season. The stories within this collection examine various aspects of life, social norms, and the quirks of contemporary characters, offering readers a vivid and entertaining portrayal of the times. The opening of the book introduces us to the character of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh, as he recounts the amusing social dynamics surrounding Mrs. Perkins's ball. Through his observations, we meet a colorful cast of characters, including the eccentric Mulligan, whose grandiose claims about his heritage and boisterous demeanor contrast humorously with the genteel surroundings of the ball. Titmarsh’s interactions with Mulligan and his reflections on the ball itself set the tone for the ensuing chaos, as he navigates the challenges of social expectations and personal eccentricities. The vivid descriptions of the ball and the guests, along with Titmarsh's wit, draw readers into a lively world that blends comedy with astute social commentary, hinting at the delightful narratives to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Christmas stories, English PR Text Christmas Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 547546 547547 2024-10-02T04:35:52.733762 2023-10-02T04:39:50.490465 text/html text/html 542269 2012-12-26T00:14:44 text/html; charset=us-ascii 200290 2012-12-26T00:16:02 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 283893 2024-10-02T04:36:02.103710 application/epub+zip 291401 2024-10-02T04:35:56.548698 application/epub+zip 268847 2024-10-02T04:35:54.998784 application/epub+zip 528681 2024-10-02T04:36:06.490684 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 508909 2024-10-02T04:36:01.271741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476648 2022-09-02T05:42:07.529623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481845 481822 2024-10-02T04:35:51.692728 2023-10-02T04:39:49.757459 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 481584 2006-05-25T07:03:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 193840 2006-05-25T07:03:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20376 2024-10-02T04:36:06.623662 application/rdf+xml 17276 2024-10-02T04:35:55.772720 image/jpeg 4069 2024-10-02T04:35:55.411731 image/jpeg 280798 2024-10-02T04:35:52.779730 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia