William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray was a British novelist and satirist born on July 18, 1811, in Calcutta, India. He was the son of Richmond Thackeray, a high-ranking official in the East India Company, and Anne Becher, a writer. Thackeray was sent to England at the age of five to be educated and was later enrolled at Cambridge University, but he left without completing his degree. Thackeray began his career as a journalist and illustrator, contributing to various magazines and newspapers. He gained fame for his satirical illustrations and writings, which often poked fun at the upper classes of British society. In 1847, he published his first novel, "Vanity Fair," which was a critical and commercial success. The novel is still considered one of his best works and a classic of English literature. Thackeray went on to write several other novels, including "The History of Pendennis," "The Newcomes," and "The Virginians." He also wrote numerous short stories, essays, and travelogues. Thackeray's writing was known for it