Christmas Books
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Newnes, Limited, 1897
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
'Christmas Books' by William Makepeace Thackeray presents a charming collection of Victorian novellas and tales, each imbued with the spirit of the holiday season. These narratives chronicle various aspects of human nature and societal customs during Christmastide, often with Thackeray's characteristic blend of wit and gentle satire. The author masterfully illustrates the foibles and virtues of his characters, offering poignant observations on love, loss, and redemption. Readers will discover a delightful array of stories that capture the festive atmosphere while subtly commenting on the social fabric of the era. This volume offers a timeless glimpse into 19th-century holiday traditions and the enduring complexities of the human heart.
Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Newnes, Limited, 1897
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
'Christmas Books' by William Makepeace Thackeray presents a charming collection of Victorian novellas and tales, each imbued with the spirit of the holiday season. These narratives chronicle various aspects of human nature and societal customs during Christmastide, often with Thackeray's characteristic blend of wit and gentle satire. The author masterfully illustrates the foibles and virtues of his characters, offering poignant observations on love, loss, and redemption. Readers will discover a delightful array of stories that capture the festive atmosphere while subtly commenting on the social fabric of the era. This volume offers a timeless glimpse into 19th-century holiday traditions and the enduring complexities of the human heart.