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The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yelllowplush

The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yelllowplush

The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yelllowplush

William Makepeace Thackeray

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Biografía: general
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9781434414403
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This witty collection of stories, narrated by the cockney footman Charles J. Yellowplush, showcases Thackeray’s sharp satirical voice. Through the perspective of this shrewd yet unpolished servant, Thackeray critiques the upper classes and their moral failings with humor and irony. The stories highlight the absurdities and hypocrisies of Victorian society, offering a clever commentary on class distinctions and human nature.

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