The William Makepeace Thackeray Library: Volume IV - The Early Writings of William Makepeace Thackeray by Charles Plumptre Johnson & Thackeray: A Study by Adolphus Alfred Jack

First published in 1996, The William Makepeace Thackeray Library is a collection of works written by and about the novelist. This fourth volume contains Charles Plumptre Johnsons The Early Writings of William Makepeace Thackeray and Adolphus Alfred Jacks Thackeray: A Study. While Johnsons work signifies a landmark in Thackeray scholarship, recognizing his lesser-known work for magazines and newspapers, A. A. Jacks text marks a major reassessment of Thackerays work in light of the debate on the moral intentionality of fiction. Richard Pearsons introduction guides the reader through the context of each publication, providing a helpful explanation of how and why these works were written.

This book will be of interest to those studying Thackeray and nineteenth-century literature.