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100 1 _aThackeray, William Makepeace,
_d1811-1863
245 1 4 _aThe Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aAlso titled: The Yellowplush papers.
500 _aRelease date is 2001-09-01
505 0 _aMiss Shum's husband -- The amours of Mr. Deuceace -- Skimmings from "The diary of George IV" -- Foring parts -- Mr. Deauceace at Paris -- Mr. Yellowplush's ajew -- Epistles to the literati.
508 _aProduced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger
520 _a"The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel written in the early 19th century, characterized by satirical humor and social commentary. The narrative is presented through the voice of the protagonist, Mr. Charles James Harrington Fitzroy Yellowplush, a former footman who offers an irreverent view of society and its class distinctions, reflecting Thackeray's ingenuity in critiquing the social structures of his time. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to the life and origins of Charles Yellowplush, who recounts his childhood and early experiences with his eccentric mother and a series of jobs as a servant. He shares various anecdotes, revealing the chaotic and often absurd circumstances of his upbringing. As he describes his first position working for Mr. Bago and later for the flamboyant master, Mr. Frederic Altamont, the stage is set for a blend of humor and social observation as Yellowplush navigates the complexities of servant-master dynamics and the world of fashion and money. His reflections provide insight into the lives of both lower and upper classes, making for an engaging exploration into Victorian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDidactic fiction
653 _aHumorous stories
653 _aEngland -- Fiction
653 _aMaster and servant -- Fiction
653 _aHousehold employees -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2796
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