William Makepeace Thackeray

Broschiertes Buch

An Essay On The Genius Of George Cruikshank (1884)

Beschreibung

""An Essay On The Genius Of George Cruikshank"" is a book written by William Makepeace Thackeray in 1884. The book is a critical analysis of the work of George Cruikshank, a renowned English caricaturist and illustrator of the 19th century. Thackeray discusses the various aspects of Cruikshank's art, including his style, technique, and subject matter. The book also includes a biography of Cruikshank, highlighting his life and career as an artist. Thackeray's writing is insightful and engaging, providing a detailed analysis of Cruikshank's work and its impact on the art world. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art or the work of George Cruikshank.""With A Prefatory Note On Thackeray As An Artist And Art Critic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and illustrator. He is most known for his satirical works, including the 1847-1848 novel "Vanity Fair" a panoramic depiction of British society, and the 1844 novel "The Luck of Barry Lyndon" which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick. Thackeray was born in Calcutta, British India, and moved to England after his father died in 1815. He went to several schools and briefly attended Trinity College, Cambridge, before leaving to see Europe. Thackeray spent a large portion of his inheritance on gambling and unsuccessful newspapers. He resorted to journalism to help support his family, primarily for Fraser's Magazine, The Times, and Punch. Thackeray began as a satirist and parodist, achieving prominence with pieces that reflected his penchant for roguish characters. He is well known for Vanity Fair, which starred Becky Sharp, and The Luck of Barry Lyndon. Thackeray's early works were characterized by scathing attacks on high society, military prowess, marriage, and hypocrisy, which were frequently written under several pseudonyms.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 142g
• ISBN-13: 9781104014360
• ISBN-10: 110401436X
• Artikelnr.: 71728409