The Book of Snobs - Couverture souple

William Makepeace Thackeray (18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society. He began as a satirist and parodist, writing papers with a sneaking fondness for roguish upstarts. He also gave lectures in London on the English humorists of the eighteenth century, and on the first four Hanoverian monarchs. The latter series was published in book form as The Four Georges. In Oxford, he stood unsuccessfully as an independent for Parliament. His health worsened during the 1850s. On 23 December 1863, after returning from dining out and before dressing for bed, he suffered a stroke and was found dead in his bed in the morning. An estimated 7000 people attended his funeral at Kensington Gardens. He was buried on 29 December at Kensal Green Cemetery, and a memorial bust sculpted by Marochetti can be found in Westminster Abbey.

The Book of Snobs by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of satirical works first published in1848. Thackeray's adoption of the term 'Snob' to refer to people who look down on others quickly gained popularity. Any profits made from the sale of this book will go towards supporting the Freeriver Community project, a project that aims to support community and encourage well-being. To learn more about the Freeriver Community project please visit the website- www.freerivercommunity.com