Author(s): William Makepeace Thackeray

Literature

A prolific writer, made most famous by his writing Vanity Fair, William Makepeace Thackeray was considered second only to Dickens when he was alive. A witty satirist, he mocked the Victorian era with a light hand and good humor:

"O house, you are inhabited—0 knocker, you are knocked at—O undressed flunkey, sunning your lazy calves as you lean against the iron railings, you are paid—by Snobs."

22 Volumes. Illustrated. Bound in handsome half red calf and red and black marbled boards. Raised bands and gilt decoration to spines. Marbled endpapers. Some internal damage to volume 16 with hinges loose. Overall an impressive and handsome set.