Works

<p>This collection presents a selection of William Makepeace Thackeray's works featuring his ballads and the fairy tale The Rose and the Ring. Thackeray renowned for his satirical wit and insightful social commentary offers readers a glimpse into Victorian society and manners. His ballads showcase his poetic talent and narrative skill while The Rose and the Ring delights with its whimsical storytelling and gentle humor.</p><p>Edited by Leslie Stephen this compilation preserves Thackeray's legacy as a major figure in English literature appealing to enthusiasts of classic fiction and those interested in the cultural landscape of the 19th century. These works exemplify Thackeray's sharp observation and enduring storytelling ability solidifying his place as a significant voice in literary history.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>