The History of Henry Esmond
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The History of Henry Esmond is a historical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, originally published in 1852. The book tells the story of the early life of Henry Esmond, a colonel in the service of
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Beatrix Knighting Esmond by Augustus Leopold Egg (1857, Tate)
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William Makepeace Thackeray
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William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the
The History of Henry Esmond
…The History of Henry Esmond is a historical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, originally published in 1852. The book tells the story of the early life of Henry Esmond, a colonel in the service of Queen Anne of England. A typical…
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Self Caricature by Thackeray
Thackeray portrayed by Eyre Crowe, 1845