Our Street

By William Makepeace Thackeray

Book Overview

""Our Street"" is a collection of short stories written by William Makepeace Thackeray, originally published in 1848. The stories are set in a fictional London neighborhood and depict the lives of the working-class residents who inhabit it. Thackeray's writing is witty and satirical, with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human nature. The stories touch on a variety of themes, including poverty, social class, love, and family. Through his characters, Thackeray offers a glimpse into the realities of life in Victorian England, highlighting both the struggles and the joys of everyday existence. Overall, ""Our Street"" is a vivid and engaging portrayal of a bygone era, and a testament to Thackeray's skill as a storyteller.It is as good as a coronation to see him and Mrs. Bumpsher go to Court. I wonder the carriage can hold them both. On those days Mrs. Bumpsher holds her own drawing-room before her Majesty's; and we are invited to come and see her sitting in state, upon the largest sofa in her rooms. She has need of a stout one, I promise you. Her very feathers must weigh something considerable. The diamonds on her stomacher would embroider a full-sized carpet-bag.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419139592
• ISBN13: 9781419139598
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"