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Some Roundabout Papers

William Makepeace Thackeray

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Published1998
Words9,820
LanguageEnglish
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*Some Roundabout Papers* is one of the titles under which Thackeray's "Roundabout Papers" have been reissued—a collection of his discursive, personal essays first written for the *Cornhill Magazine* in the early 1860s. It would suit readers of Victorian literature and anyone interested in the informal, digressive essay tradition. The "1998" date reflects a modern reprint, not the original composition. Let me flag one caution: I'm confident about the "Roundabout Papers" essays themselves, but less certain that this exact title and contents match a specific 1998 edition, so verify the wording against the item in h
William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick.

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