Thackeray's Reading

Author

Mary H. Jenks, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

8-1945

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Major

English

Major Professor

Louis Peck

Committee Members

Alwin Thaler, Edwin C. Kirkland

Abstract

Introduction: Before one can hope to gain an understanding of any author's work, and certainly before one can make any valid criticisms or interpretations of his writings, one should learn as much as possible about his life and his literary backgrounds. In studying the works of William Makepeace Thackeray, one observes that the tremendous amount and variety of his reading had a proportionate influence on the quality and range of his work. To date no serious study has been made of Thackeray's reading, although there have been numerous publications on his style, critical ability, humor, satire, travels, and personal life.

Recommended Citation

Jenks, Mary H., "Thackeray's Reading. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1945.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/2968