William Makepeace Thackeray

Broschiertes Buch

Notes On A Journey From Cornhill To Grand Cairo

Beschreibung

Notes on a journey from Cornhill to Grand Cairo is a travel narrative chronicling a voyage through Mediterranean cities such as Malaga, Athens, and Cairo. The narrative combines humor and satire to offer keen observations on the cultures and societies encountered, blending personal reflections and vivid anecdotes. The story begins with an invitation to join a Mediterranean cruise aboard a ship named Lady Mary Wood. Early scenes introduce a variety of engaging characters, including a kind-hearted captain and a good-natured lieutenant overseeing the mail. As the traveler contends with seasickness and adjusts to the journey, there are poetic musings on the natural beauty around and contrasts with the more mundane aspects of urban life. The witty and observant style invites readers to share in the experience, making the travelogue both entertaining and insightful. The work highlights the challenges and pleasures of travel while revealing a sharp eye for human nature and the nuances of foreign lands.

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: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 196g
• ISBN-13: 9789371467124
• ISBN-10: 9371467126
• Artikelnr.: 75417000