02516cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000045001122450045001572640051002023000047002533360026003003370026003263380036003525000031003885050181004195080045006005201451006455340045020966530031021418560042021722731UtSlPG20260610133102.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aThackeray, William Makepeace,d1811-186314aThe Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-05-250 aMrs. Perkin's ball -- Our street -- Dr. Birch and his young friends -- The Kickleburys on the Rhine -- The rose and the ring; or, the history of Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo.  aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger  a"The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of stories written in the mid-19th century. The book features a humorous and satirical narrative style, centered around the character of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh, who appears to be a representative of the author's alter ego and serves as a storyteller for a whimsical exploration of English society, particularly during the festive season. The stories within this collection examine various aspects of life, social norms, and the quirks of contemporary characters, offering readers a vivid and entertaining portrayal of the times.  The opening of the book introduces us to the character of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh, as he recounts the amusing social dynamics surrounding Mrs. Perkins's ball. Through his observations, we meet a colorful cast of characters, including the eccentric Mulligan, whose grandiose claims about his heritage and boisterous demeanor contrast humorously with the genteel surroundings of the ball. Titmarsh’s interactions with Mulligan and his reflections on the ball itself set the tone for the ensuing chaos, as he navigates the challenges of social expectations and personal eccentricities. The vivid descriptions of the ball and the guests, along with Titmarsh's wit, draw readers into a lively world that blends comedy with astute social commentary, hinting at the delightful narratives to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristmas stories, English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2731