The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray. In Twenty-Six Volumes, Volume XIII. The Christmas Books of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh

William Makepeace Thackeray (/ˈθækəri/; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He is famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society.