William Makepeace Thackeray Libri

Nella prestigiosa collana di capolavori stranieri per la gioventù, di cui questo volume fa parte, vengono offerti testi di qualità, perché affidati, per la traduzione, a scrittori contemporanei di grande fama ed esperienza. In questo caso si tratta di Elda Bossi. La rosa e l'anello è un'opera burlesca animata da un umorismo bonario ambientato in due paesi fantastici dove i buoni diventano re e regine, mentre i briganti vengono castigati. Una novella per grandi e piccini da raccontare accanto al fuoco la notte di Natale.

Set in the second half of the eighteenth century, Barry Lyndon is the fictional autobiography of an adventurer and rogue charmer whom the reader is led to distrust from the very beginning. Born into the petty Irish gentry, and outmanoeuvred in his first love-affair, a ruined Barry sets off and joins the British army. After service in Germany he deserts and, after a brief spell as a spy, pursues the career of a gambler in the dissolute clubs and courts of Europe. In a determined effort to enter fashionable society he marries a titled heiress, but finds he has met his match. First published in 1844, Barry Lyndon is Thackeray's earliest substantial novel, and in some ways his most original, reflecting his views of the true art of fiction: to represent a subject, however unpleasant, with accuracy and wit, and not to moralize. The text is that of George Sainsbury's 1908 Oxford edition which restores passages cut when the novel was revised in 1856. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

The narrative centers on Catherine Hayes, an 18th-century criminal executed for her husband's murder, as Thackeray critiques the glorification of crime in contemporary literature. By choosing Hayes, he aims to present a starkly unflattering portrayal, contrasting with the romanticized depictions found in the works of authors like Bulwer-Lytton and Dickens. Thackeray's intention is to challenge the moral implications of crime fiction, offering a more realistic and harsh view of criminality, thereby marking a significant departure from the prevailing literary trends of his time.

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Through the eyes of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush, a clever servant, this Victorian satire humorously critiques class dynamics and societal absurdities in 19th-century London. Thackeray's sharp wit and irony create a vivid caricature of English society, providing both entertainment and thought-provoking insights into social hierarchies. The memoirs not only deliver laughs but also reflect on the human condition, making it a timeless classic that resonates with readers interested in literature that blends humor with social commentary.

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Known for his sharp satire, Thackeray's works provide a vivid portrayal of 19th-century English society, particularly through characters like Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair. He began his literary career with satirical sketches, later developing into a novelist whose themes often critique high society, marriage, and hypocrisy. His notable works include Catherine, The Fitz-Boodle Papers, and The History of Pendennis, showcasing his talent for blending humor with social commentary. Thackeray's unique voice and keen observations make his contributions to literature enduring.

Includes A Shabby Genteel Story Rebecca and Rowena Novels by Eminent Hands The Rose and the Ring selected parodies and poems

No one is better equipped in the struggle for wealth and worldly success than the alluring and ruthless Becky Sharp, who defies her impoverished background to clamber up the class ladder. Her sentimental companion Amelia, however, longs only for caddish soldier George.

Classic / British English Becky Sharp, an intelligent young lady with no family or money, becomes a governess. But this type of life is not enough for her. She has big plans for herself. Is she clever enough to find success? Will she marry and be happy? Or will life be unkind to her?

A collection of satirical works on English society in the mid 19th century and attributed with coining the word snob in its current usage.This humorous study begins with the assertion that 'Snobs are to be studied like other objects of Natural Science'.

Thackeray is said to have valued this novel more highly than any of his others, and most contemporary critics agreed with him. Esmond, orphaned as a child, is brought up by a family of Jacobite aristocrats and fights under the banner of the Old Pretender. The text includes a critical introduction.

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Thackeray, a prominent 19th-century English novelist, is celebrated for his satirical portrayal of society, particularly in works like Vanity Fair, which features the cunning Becky Sharp. His early writings, often under various pseudonyms, critique high society and its hypocrisies. Notable pieces include The Yellowplush Papers and his first novel, Catherine. Throughout his career, Thackeray explored themes of social class, marriage, and moral ambiguity in novels such as The History of Pendennis and The Newcomes, establishing himself as a keen observer of human nature.

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"The Luck of Barry Lyndon" follows Redmond Barry, an Irish gentry member aspiring to join the English aristocracy. After a tumultuous love for his cousin Nora and a series of misfortunes, including duels and financial ruin, Barry enlists in the British Army, where his relentless spirit drives him to seek fortune amidst chaos.

The novella follows Major Gahagan on a series of absurd and comical adventures, showcasing Thackeray's sharp wit and satirical commentary. Through the character's exaggerated exploits, the narrative explores themes of heroism and the folly of ambition, providing a humorous critique of society and military life.

The Virginians is one of Thackeray's last great novels, a historical novel touching both sides of the Atlantic and giving a sweeping account of the mid- eighteenth century.

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"Ярмарка тщеславия" - не только самый известный роман викторианского писателя Уильяма Теккерея, но и одно из самых читаемых произведений во всем мире. На страницах этой книги разворачивается широкая панорама жизни Англии первой половины XIX века. Длинной вереницей проходят перед читателем люди разных социальных слоев: делцы, аристократы, чиновники, члены парламента, помещики, военные, дипломаты, гувернантки, лакеи. Все они живут по законам "ярмарки", где все продается и все покупается, где всем правит успех и богатство. Следить за тем, как их судьбы переплетаются между собой, образуя причудливые узоры и картины, - чрезвычайно увлекательно.

Die Geschichte des Pendennis, sein Glück und sein Unglück, seine Freunde und sein ärgster Feind: Band 1 und 2 mit Illustrationen von William Makepeace Thackeray

In einer sommerlichen Juni-Morgen des 21. Jahrhunderts hält ein prächtiger Familienwagen vor dem Mädcheninternat unter der Leitung von Miss Pinkerton. Der imposante Kutscher, gekleidet in historischem Stil, und ein schwarzer Lakai machen den ersten Eindruck. Als der Wagen stoppt, versammeln sich neugierige Mädchen an den Fenstern, darunter auch die fröhliche Lucy Pinkerton, die zwischen blühenden Geranien hervorlugt. Die Szenerie vermittelt ein Gefühl von Eleganz und Neugier, während die Mädchen das Geschehen beobachten.

Der humoristische Schriftsteller will eure Liebe, Teilnahme und Güte wecken und lenken, euren Spott für alles Unwahre, Anmaßende, Schwindelhafte — euer Mitgefühl für die Schwachen, Armen, Unterdruckten, Unglücklichen. Nach bestem Können und Vermögen setzt er sich mit nahezu jeder alltäglichen Handlung und Leidenschaft auseinander. Er übernimmt sozusagen das Amt eines Wochentagspredigers. Mit diesem Anspruch erwählt William Makepaece Thackeray (1811—1863) die "hohe Gesellschaft" des Adels und des Großbürgertums mit ihren Lakaien und dem Schwarm kleinbürgerlicher Anbeter zum Tummelplatz seiner Humoresken. Er beschreibt diese Schichten und ihren Lebensstil auf unvergeßliche Art mit trockenem echt englischem Humor.

Drobné humoristické črty jednoho z největších anglických spisovatelů 19. století s ironickým podtextem, zaměřeným na soudobou anglickou společnost.

Hermann Röhl, geboren 1851 in Wittstock und verstorben 1923 in Naumburg, war ein deutscher Übersetzer, der viele klassische russische Werke ins Deutsche übertrug.

Růže a prsten čili příhody prince Vavřína a prince Buldy - domácí němohra pro velké i malé děti.

Bédier vytvořil na základě dochovaných zlomků, především pak z Béroulovy verze, rekonstrukci tristanovské pověsti, její nejstarší písemné podoby ve Francii a vydal ji v moderní francouzštině r. 1900. Jeho Román o Tristanovi a Isoldě – syntéza vědecké přesnosti a tvůrčí básnické intuice – zbavuje legendu nánosu staletí a citlivě ji přibližuje modernímu čtenáři.

Die Hauptfiguren in dieser klassischen Gesellschaftssatire, die William Makepeace Thackeray 1848 veröffentlichte, sind die beiden denkbar unterschiedlichen Schulfreundinnen Amelia Sedley und Becky Sharp. Amelia, eher brav und angepasst, und Becky, die vor keinem Mittel zur Durchsetzung ihrer Ambitionen zurückschreckt, steigen in der englischen Gesellschaft auf, wenn auch gänzlich anders als erwartet. Thackerays Panorama Englands während der napoleonischen Epoche zeichnete sich durch Ironie und historische Detailgenauigkeit aus und gilt als eines der bedeutendsten Werke der Weltliteratur.

Vedle Dickense klasik angl. románu 1. pol. 19. stol., představuje se v tomto výboru jako autor bystře iron. povídek a črt, podávajících realist. obraz vad a směšností buržoasie oné doby. "Vznešená bída" bere si na mušku lordskou manii, zachvátivší střed. vrstvy, "Spiknutí v Bedfordské ulici" ukazuje, jak jsou nesmyslné boje konzervativců a liberálů, když se zde jedná především o to, jak dosíci "vznešeného" titulu a pěkného místečka, črta Cartouche zachycuje pravou podobu falešně idealizovaného hrdiny-bojovníka a lupiče, úryvek "Osudné boty" - toť počátek činnosti rozeného šejdíře-vypůjčovatele a arrivisty.

Črty o anglických snoboch vychádzali najprv v časopise, neskor knižne pod týmto názvom. Je to dielo umeleckej satiry, zaoberajúce sa širokou škálou politického a verejného života, je to vtipné vykreslenie rôznych typov a pováh a ľudských rozmarov i slabostí.

Jedno z nejlepších děl významného anglického satirika (1811-1863), realisticky zachycující životní dráhu irského šlechtického dobrodruha Pestrá dobrodružství Barry Lyndona, zchudlého šlechtice, jejž matka vychová k hloupé pýše a vychloubačnosti, ke rváčství a bezohledné honbě za penězi, který se účastní jako žoldnéř sedmileté války, vyšvihne se sňatkem s nejbohatší anglickou šlechtičnou mezi nejvyšší společenské vrstvy a umírá posléze ve vězení pro dlužníky, když marnotratně promrhal manželčino jmění, dávají autorovi příležitost vylíčit rozmařilý život anglické i evropské šlechty 18. stol. i chudobu a strádání lidu, zejména lidu irského, utlačovaného anglickými okupanty i irskými vykořisťovateli.

Kniha obsahuje čtyři povídková vyprávění a jednu pohádku, která anglický viktoriánský klasik psal pravidelně od roku 1848 vždy u příležitosti vánočních svátků. V prvním příběhu nazvaném "Bál u paní Perkinsové" zachytil Thackeray atmosféru snobského plesu, která mu zároveň dala možnost podat charakteristiku tehdejší měšťácké smetánky. Autor zde také uvedl na scénu postavu populárního hulvátského Ira, který naprosto jednoznačně neuznává pravidla tehdejšího společenského chování. Oproti tomu "Naše ulice" vykresluje charakteristiku některých postaviček londýnské čtvrti, zatímco "Dr. Birch a jeho mladí přátelé" těží především z některých autorových vzpomínek na školní léta. "Kickleburyovi na Rýně" jsou pak obrazem snobské anglické rodinky, která neopouští své návyky a zvylosti ani na cestách v cizině. Kniha je ukončena pohádkou "Růže a prsten", v níž Thackeray dokázal spojit jemný humor s poezií fantaskního světa. Všechny tyto autorovy "Vánoční knížky" jsou pak doplněny jeho ilustracemi, jež společně s textem dnes tvoří klasickou symbiózu, která znovu a neomylně přivolává půvab a kouzlo viktoriánských časů....

Een jonge arme avonturierster weet aan het begin van de 19e eeuw door te dringen in Engelands vooraanstaande kringen.

Im zweiten Band von Thackerays "Jahrmarkt der Eitelkeit" wird die scharfsinnige Satire auf die englische Gesellschaft fortgeführt. Der Roman, ursprünglich zwischen 1847 und 1848 veröffentlicht, beleuchtet das Streben nach Ruhm und Anerkennung durch die Charaktere, die in einem Netz aus Intrigen und Eitelkeiten gefangen sind. Die Ausgabe enthält einen durchgesehenen Neusatz sowie eine Biografie des Autors, die von Theodor Borken bearbeitet wurde. Die ansprechende Großdruckschrift und das großzügige Format machen das Lesen besonders angenehm.