02294cam a22003133u 4500 18645 UtSlPG 20260610133433.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 Thackeray Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-21 E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Lisa Reigel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Thackeray" by Anthony Trollope is a biographical piece written in the late 19th century. This work is part of the "English Men of Letters" series, aimed at exploring the lives and achievements of notable writers. Trollope delves into the life of William Makepeace Thackeray, focusing on his journey as an author and the challenges he faced throughout his career, offering insights into both his personal and professional life. The opening of this biography introduces readers to the notion that there has been no comprehensive memoir written about Thackeray despite his prominence in literature. Trollope discusses Thackeray's reluctance towards personal flattery in biographical accounts, thus explaining why his daughters maintained an air of privacy surrounding their father's life. It outlines Thackeray's early years, including anecdotes from his childhood, education, and initial struggles in establishing himself as an author amid the literary competition of his time. The chapter sets the tone for a deeper exploration of Thackeray's works and character, examining the intertwining of his life experiences with his literary endeavors, foreshadowing further exploration of his notable contributions to literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18645 60031 60031