William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray ( /ˈθækəri/; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society.

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    How to live well on nothing a year.
    William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863)

    Werther had a love for Charlotte
    Such as words could never utter;
    Would you know how first he met her?
    She was cutting bread and butter.
    —William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863)

    In the woods of Powhatan,
    Still ‘tis told by Indian fires
    How a daughter of their sires
    Saved a captive Englishman.
    —William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863)

    Whenever he met a great man he grovelled before him, and my-lorded him as only a free-born Briton can do.
    —William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863)