The Greatest Poems & Carols for Christmas Time (Illustrated Edition) presents an exquisite tapestry of holiday spirit, woven through the rich traditions of poetry and song. This collection draws upon the timeless allure of Christmas themes, offering a remarkable array of literary styles'—ranging from the hauntingly reflective verses of Emily Dickinson to the narrative prowess of Rudyard Kipling. The anthology artfully balances poignant carols alongside evocative seasonal poetry, inviting r...

"Vanity Fair" is a novel by the English writer William Thackeray, first published in 1847-1848. The novel, which is a satire on English society at the beginning of the XIX century, describes the life and ambitions of various characters against the background of bourgeois values and moral principles of that time. The central figures of the work are two women, Rebecca Sharp and Amelia Sedley, who represent opposite types of characters. Rebecca is an intelligent but ruthless and self—serving ...

Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection of the Greatest Christmas Poems in One Volume (Illustrated) presents a richly woven tapestry of literary celebration, capturing the spirit of Christmas through an anthology that spans centuries and styles. This anthology gathers enchanting verses of yuletide cheer and contemplation, from lyrical poems, atmospheric vivid imagery to resonant carols that echo through the ages. The collection features myriad tones'—from the joyful exuberance of fes...

First published in the year 1850, the present novel 'The History of Pendennis' by William Thackeray is set in 19th-century England, particularly in London. The main hero is a young English gentleman Arthur Pendennis, who is born in the country and sets out for London to seek his place in life and society.

First published between 1847 to 1848 in a serialized form, the present novel 'Vanity Fair' by William Thackeray is a classic. It follows the lives of Becky Sharp and Emmy Sedley amid their friends and families during and after the Napoleonic Wars.

First published in the year 1859, the present historical novel 'The Virginians' by William Thackeray tells the story of Henry Esmond's twin grandsons, George and Henry Warrington. Henry's romantic entanglements with an older woman lead up to his taking a commission in the British army and fighting under the command of General Wolfe at the capture of Quebec. On the outbreak of the American War of Independence he takes the revolutionary side. George, who is also a British officer, thereupon ...

Embark on a journey through the lavish courts of 18th-century Europe with "Barry Lyndon" by William Thackeray. Prepare to be transported to a world of intrigue, ambition, and betrayal as you follow the captivating story of Redmond Barry's rise and fall.But amidst the opulence of aristocratic society, what dark secrets will Barry Lyndon uncover?In this sweeping epic, William Thackeray masterfully weaves a tale of ambition and hubris, where the pursuit of power and fortune ...

First published in the year 1844, the present novel 'Barry Lyndon' by William Thackeray is about a member of the Irish gentry trying to become a member of the English aristocracy.

This illustrated premium collection gathers Christmas verse as both sacred observance and literary occasion, tracing the season's power to join theology, folklore, childhood wonder, winter landscape, and communal song. Its range extends from hymnic carol and devotional meditation to narrative ballad, domestic lyric, comic fancy, and reflective elegy. Situated within the long tradition of English-language holiday writing, the volume reveals how Christmas has served poets as a vessel for con...

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Vanity Fair is a novel by the English author William Makepeace Thackeray, which follows the lives of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley amid their friends and families during and after the Napoleonic Wars.The story is framed by its preface and coda as a puppet show taking place at a fair; the cover illustration of the serial installments was not of the characters but of a troupe of comic actors at Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park. The narrator, variously a show man...

Vanity Fair is an English novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, which follows the lives of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley amid their friends and families during and after the Napoleonic Wars. Vanity Fair presents the reader with the question of what kind of behaviour desperation justifies. It also asks whether characters do gain happiness and security (or should gain them) by being selfless and good, or by acting in their own interests. The novel also deals with themes of loyalty. Vanity Fa...