William Makepeace Thackeray (1811 - 1863)

This essay from the Favorite Essays collection features some of the greatest works in Western literature, offering a diverse range of topics such as Irish starvation, fine China, railway expansion in the Lake District, and Westminster Abbey tombs. Witty, informative, and imaginative, these essays resemble after-dinner monologues that present passing thoughts in a journalistic style. Neville Jason's reading provides urbane clarity, enriching the experience.