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Having examined the wounds in his side, legs, head, and throat, the old hermit (a skilful leech) knelt down by the side of the vanquished one and said, 'Sir Knight, it is my painful duty to state to you that you are in exceedingly dangerous condition, and will not probably survive.'-from "A Legend of the Rhine"Thackeray was one of the most popular writers of fiction of his time, but few readers are familiar with works beyond his 1847 novel Vanity Fair. This omnibus volume collects some of his lesser-known but equally vivid and delightfully caustic writing, including comic short novels sending up chivalrous romances, humorous poetry tweaking popular verse of the era, and a selection of letters and other writings from before his work as a professional man of letters. Complete with whimsical illustrations, some by the author, this is essential reading for lovers of 19th-century British literature.British journalist and novelist WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY (1811-1863) was a regular contributor to some of the most prominent periodicals of his day, including Punch, where his satires of English snobbery attracted public attention and acclaim.

Cover title Illustrations by the author, Harry Furniss, George Cruikshank, Frederick Walker, Richard Doyle, and Kenny Meadows Each volume has special title page "This edition de luxe of one thousand copies was printed in 1911 " Includes bibliographical references [1] Ballads and verses Miscellaneous contributions to Punch -- [2] Book of snobs -- [3] Burlesques from Cornhill to Grand Cairo Juvenilia -- [4] Christmas books -- [5] Critical papers in art Stubbs's calendar Barber Cox -- [6] Critical papers in literature -- [7] English humorists of the 18th century: the four Georges, etc -- [8] The Fitz-Boodle papers and other sketches -- [9] History of Henry Esmond, Esq -- [10] History of Pendennis -- [11] Lovel the widower and other stories and sketches -- [12] The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq Catherine -- [13] Roundabout papers Denis Duval -- [14] Travels in London Letters to a young man about town -- missing [15] The Yellowplush correspondence Jeames's diary The Great Hogarty diamond -- [16] A shabby genteel story The adventures of Philip -- [17] The Paris sketch book of Mr M A Titmarsh The Irish sketch book -- [18] The Newcomes -- [19] The Virginians -- [20] Vanity Fair (?) Vol [14] missing.