Frederic G Stephens William Makepeace Thackeray (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 148 pages, illustrated. Original orange decorative cloth, black lettering. Personal bookplate of Roger Bennett to front endpaper. Head & foot of spine slightly frayed. Boards lightly rubbed. Edges dusty. Contents clean and sound throughout. Size: 13 x 19 cms. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the life of the renowned caricaturist George Cruikshank, delving into his personal and professional journey. The author traces Cruikshank's evolution as an artist, showcasing his impact on social and political discourse through his incisive satirical illustrations. Cruikshank's art is positioned within the broader context of British satiric art, highlighting his role as a successor to Hogarth and as a forerunner to a new generation of illustrators. The author emphasizes the thematic depth of Cruikshank's work, exploring how he deftly captured the social and political landscape of his time, shedding light on issues of morality, temperance, and class conflict. Through a close analysis of his etchings and illustrations, the author reveals Cruikshank's unique ability to blend humor with trenchant social commentary, making this book an invaluable resource for understanding the complexities of 19th-century British society and the enduring legacy of one of its most influential satirists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…