02835cam a22003853u 4500 72982 UtSlPG 20260610134704.0 m cr n 260607r20241859utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PR Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 Les mémoires d'un valet de pied Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Appears to be translated selections from the pieces first published in Fraser's magazine, 1837-1840, under title: The Yellowplush correspondence. Several collections were later published under various titles: The Yellowplush correspondence; The Yellowplush papers; Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush. Release date is 2024-02-18 Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "Les mémoires d'un valet de pied" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is told from the perspective of John-Herbert-Sigismond-Fitz-Roy de la Pluche, a footman who provides a humorous and critical view of the social dynamics surrounding the English aristocracy and those who serve them. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of class distinctions, social ambitions, and the absurdities of human behavior. At the start of the novel, the protagonist introduces himself with a flourish, joking about his grand names and obscure parentage. He recounts his childhood and the chaotic life lived under the care of his mother, ultimately leading him to become a footman. The chapter presents his first master, Frédéric Altamont, and paints a picture of the household dynamics, particularly involving Mary Shum, the beautiful but troubled daughter of the landlord. Tensions arise from family disputes, jealousy between sisters, and the peculiarities of Altamont’s hidden life, hinting at the mysteries yet to unfold in their social interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: France: A. Bourdilliat et Cie, 1859 Didactic fiction Humorous stories England -- Fiction Master and servant -- Fiction Household employees -- Fiction Hughes, William L. (William Little), 1822-1887 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5610078p https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72982 113707 113707