Catherine: A Story first appeared in serial form in Fraser’s magazine published under a pseudonym. The tale of Catherine Hayes, who was burned to death in 1726 for murdering her husband, is Thackeray’s attempt to show the folly of investing criminals with romantic heroism, which was common at the time.
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William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863), a British satirical writer, also wrote magazine articles and travel books. His most devoted readers were lords and ladies, whom he satirized in his works. He is best known for his novels Vanity Fair and The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which skewer the pretensions of English high society.
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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 163 ● ISBN 9781411451612 ● File size 0.8 MB ● Age 99-17 years ● Publisher Barnes & Noble ● Published 2011 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 5863678 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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