by William Makepeace Thackeray · Konemann · tapa dura · ISBN 9783829031028
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The Book of Snobs is a satirical work by William Makepeace Thackeray that examines and critiques 19th-century English society, especially snobbery and admiration for the superficial. Through a series of sketches and observations, Thackeray offers a biting and humorous view of the customs and pretensions of the time, revealing the hypocrisies and vanities of the upper and middle classes. Originally published in Punch magazine, the book became a classic of English literature for its wit and sharp social criticism.
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 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick.
