The Second Funeral of Napoleon

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Focusing on satire, Thackeray's works provide a critical examination of 19th-century English society, particularly through characters like Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair. His early writings, often under various pseudonyms, reveal a sharp wit aimed at high society, military honor, marriage, and hypocrisy. Thackeray's career began with The Yellowplush Papers and continued with notable novels such as Catherine, The Fitz-Boodle Papers, and The History of Pendennis, showcasing his talent for blending humor with social commentary.