Bücher von William Makepeace Thackeray

Between the kingdoms of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary, there lived a mysterious personage, who was known in those countries as the Fairy Blackstick, from the ebony wand or crutch which she carried; on which she rode to the moon sometimes, or upon other excursions of business or pleasure, and with which she performed her wonders. When she was young, and had been first taught the art of conjuring by the necromancer, her father, she was always practicing her skill, whizzing about from one kingdom to another upon her black stick, and conferring her fairy favors upon this Prince or that.

""Notes On A Journey From Cornhill To Grand Cairo"" is a travelogue written by the famous English author William Makepeace Thackeray. The book chronicles his journey from Cornhill, a district in London, to Cairo, the capital city of Egypt. The journey took place in the mid-19th century, during a time when travel to distant lands was still a rare and exciting experience.Thackeray's account is written in the form of a diary, with entries detailing his experiences and observations as he travels through France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and finally to Egypt. He describes the landscapes, architecture, and people he encounters, and provides insights into the customs, traditions, and history of the places he visits.Throughout the book, Thackeray's wit and humor shine through, as he pokes fun at the idiosyncrasies of the people he meets and the situations he finds himself in. He also reflects on his own feelings and thoughts, providing a glimpse into the mind of a Victorian traveler.Overall, ""Notes On A Journey From Cornhill To Grand Cairo"" is a fascinating account of a journey through some of the most iconic destinations in Europe and the Middle East. Thackeray's writing is engaging and entertaining, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or Victorian literature.From this scene we rushed off somewhat discomposed to make a breakfast off red mullets and grapes, melons, pomegranates, and Smyrna wine, at a dirty little comfortable inn, to which we were recommended: and from the windows of which we had a fine cheerful view of the gulf and its busy craft, and the loungers and merchants along the shore. There were camels unloading at one wharf, and piles of melons much bigger than the Gibraltar cannon-balls at another.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Unterhaltsamer Aufstieg und tiefer Fall eines Gentleman-GaunersMit Barry Lyndon schuf William Thackeray den wohl charmantesten Gentleman-Gauner, den unverfrorensten Lügner und Draufgänger der englischen Literatur. Sein wechselvoller Lebenslauf führt den mittellosen jungen Mann in die höchsten Kreise Europas und bis an den Rand des Abgrunds. In seinen «Memoiren» enthüllt er schonungslos Pomp und Dekadenz des 18. Jahrhunderts.«Ich wusste, dass ich dazu geboren war, eine glänzende Stellung in dieser Welt zu bekleiden.» Bescheidenheit ist seine Sache nicht, und so fasst Redmond Barry, als Halbwaise aufgewachsener Sohn aus irischem Landadel, bereits früh den Entschluss, sich einen bedeutenden Platz in der Gesellschaft zu erobern. Erst Soldat, dann professioneller Spieler, ist der Heißsporn bald gerngesehener Gast an den Fürstenhöfen Europas und insbesondere Deutschlands. Redmond eilt von Abenteuer zu Abenteuer, betört die Herzen der Frauen und macht sich mit seinem losen Mundwerk nicht nur Freunde. Das Ergattern von Baronin Lyndon, ihrem Vermögen und Titel, scheint Barrys größter Coup - doch da verlässt ihn ganz plötzlich das Glück...Mit «Die Memoiren des Barry Lyndon» gelang der berühmten viktorianischen Lästerzunge William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) ein Glanzstück der Romankunst. Die vorliegende, reich kommentierte Neuübersetzung befreit die Lebensbeichte von allen falschen Schnörkeln. Der kurzweilige Schelmenroman entlarvt neben dem Intrigenreichtum bei Hof auch das monströse Selbstbewusstsein eines gesellschaftlichen Aufsteigers.«Barry Lyndon» wurde 1975 von Stanley Kubrick verfilmt und mit vier Oscars ausgezeichnet.Erste Neuübersetzung seit 60 JahrenPreisgekrönte Verfilmung von Stanley Kubrick (1975; 4 Oscars)

Die Memoiren eines Hochstaplers/ Ein Hochstapler par excellenceLiebesabenteuer, Glücksspiele aller Art, wagemutige Duelle, glanzvolle Maskenbälle, Zechgelage und Hetzjagden machen das Leben von Redmond Barry aus, der sich später Barry Lyndon nennt und vor aller Welt seine aristokratische Herkunft rühmt. Sogar die Hand einer vermögenden Gräfin-Witwe vermag er zu gewinnen. Im Londoner Schuldgefängnis schreibt er schließlich seine Memoiren. Die wechselvolle Lebensgeschichte eines Abenteurers und Hochstaplers aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.

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William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair (1847), a panoramic portrait of English society. Thackeray began as a satirist and parodist, with a sneaking fondness for roguish upstarts like Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair, Barry Lyndon in Barry Lyndon (1844) and Catherine in Catherine (1839). In his earliest works, writing under such pseudonyms as Charles James Yellowplush, Michael Angelo Titmarsh and George Savage Fitz-Boodle, he tended towards the savage in his attacks on high society, military prowess, the institution of marriage and hypocrisy. His writing career really began with a series of satirical sketches now usually known as The Yellowplush Papers, which appeared in Fraser''s Magazine beginning in 1837. Between May 1839 and February 1840, Fraser''s published the work sometimes considered Thackeray''s first novel, Catherine also notable among the later novels are The Fitz-Boodle Papers (1842), Men''s Wives (1842), The History of Pendennis (1848), The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., (1852), The Newcomes (1853) and The Rose and the Ring (1855) .

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