Selected Short Stories of Thackeray (Illustrated Edition)

Author: (English) Trollope
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Publish Date: 1988-02-01
Features: Oxford University Press published the authoritative "World Classics Series," which includes more than twenty of Trollope's novels. This special honor has not yet been enjoyed by any other novelist. However, despite extensive research on him, there seems to be no consensus or conclusion regarding his creative thoughts. Some Western critics even openly admit that Trollope is an enigmatic figure. But one thing is certain: Trollope's works are realistic, reflecting the vast British society of his time like a mirror. He never sought out extraordinary techniques to portray the life he knew, yet his works are captivating, making them both popular with readers and respected by critics. The renowned British scholar Gordon Ray once commented on him in the 1960s: "A great, true, and versatile artist, neither he nor his contemporaries fully recognized his value. The novels he left behind possess lasting value, and in quantity, they surpass those of any other British novelist." This book selects several of his short and middle-length stories.