A William Makepeace Thackeray chronology
By: Edgar F. Harden.
Series: Author chronologies
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 396
Subjects: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 -- Chronology.; Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Chronology.
Genres: Chronology.
Description: "This is the first authoritative and comprehensive account of the life, professional career, associates and works of William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-63), one of the most eminent English novelists. Drawing upon Thackeray's extensive correspondence, his diaries, and his account books, and also upon correspondence and memoirs of him by his contemporaries, subsequent biographical studies and bibliographies of his writings, the Chronology presents a detailed account of his personal and professional life. All of these details of his life and career, moreover, are set in the context of important historical events, and are supplemented by brief sketches of his key associates in an invaluable "Who's Who" section for ready reference."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.