William Makepeace Thackeray (; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was a British novelist, author and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 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.
William Makepeace Thackeray
Author details
- Born:
- July 18, 1811
- Died:
- Dec. 24, 1863
External links
Books by William Makepeace Thackeray
The letters and private papers of William Makepeace Thackeray : a supplement to Gordon N. Ray, the letters and private papers of William Makepeace Thackeray
