Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811-1863 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Roundabout Papers" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of essays and reflections written during the mid-19th century. The work captures Thackeray's keen observations on society, personal experiences, and literature through a variety of vignettes and humorous anecdotes, showcasing his characteristic blend of wit and critical insight. At the start of "Roundabout Papers," Thackeray describes a serene autumn in the quaint town of Chur, Switzerland, where he reflects on the history of the area and the peculiar figure of St. Lucius. The author observes the pastoral life around him, contrasting it with the hustle of modern progress. He introduces a lazy boy absorbed in reading novels and muses on the impact of literature on youth, celebrating the thrill and adventure found in storytelling while cautioning against excess. This opening establishes a contemplative yet humorous tone, inviting readers to engage with Thackeray’s thoughts on reading, youth, and the peculiarities of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) On a lazy idle boy -- On two children in black -- On ribbons -- On some late great victories -- Thorns in the cushion -- On screens in dining-rooms -- Tunbridge toys -- De juventute -- On a joke I once heard from the late Thomas Hood -- Round about the Christmas tree -- On a chalk-mark on the door -- On being found out -- On a hundred years hence -- Small-beer chronicle -- Ogres -- On two roundabout papers which I intend to write -- A Mississippi bubble -- On Letts's diary -- Notes of a week's holiday -- Nil nisi bonum -- On half a loaf: A letter to Messrs. Broadway, Battery and Co., of New York, Bankers -- The notch on the Axe: a story à la mode -- De finibus -- On a peal of bells -- On a pear-tree -- Dessein's -- On some carp at Sans Souci -- Autour de mon chapeau -- On Alexandrines: a letter to some country cousins -- On a medal of George the Fourth -- "Strange to say, on Club paper" -- The last sketch. Release date is 2006-05-22 Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Social life and customs London (England) -- Description and travel English essays -- 19th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2608 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2608 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133100.0 2608