William Makepeace Thackeray

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Focusing on the life of a prominent 19th-century English novelist and poet, this biographical and critical study offers insights from a personal acquaintance, Anthony Trollope. It explores the author's journey through both failures and successes, suggesting that such experiences ultimately enrich a writer's craft more than early, unchallenged acclaim. The work reflects on the complexities of literary ambition and the nuanced nature of artistic achievement.