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The narrative centers on Catherine Hayes, an 18th-century criminal executed for her husband's murder, as Thackeray critiques the glorification of crime in contemporary literature. By choosing Hayes, he aims to present a starkly unflattering portrayal, contrasting with the romanticized depictions found in the works of authors like Bulwer-Lytton and Dickens. Thackeray's intention is to challenge the moral implications of crime fiction, offering a more realistic and harsh view of criminality, thereby marking a significant departure from the prevailing literary trends of his time.
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Catherine, William Makepeace Thackeray
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Catherine
- Subtitle
- A Story
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Makepeace Thackeray
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN13
- 9798210395320
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- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Mystery & Thriller, Psychological Topics, Mystery Novels, Literary Fiction, Crime Series, Social Critique, Moral Values
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative centers on Catherine Hayes, an 18th-century criminal executed for her husband's murder, as Thackeray critiques the glorification of crime in contemporary literature. By choosing Hayes, he aims to present a starkly unflattering portrayal, contrasting with the romanticized depictions found in the works of authors like Bulwer-Lytton and Dickens. Thackeray's intention is to challenge the moral implications of crime fiction, offering a more realistic and harsh view of criminality, thereby marking a significant departure from the prevailing literary trends of his time.