William Makepeace Thackeray
(1811–1863) was an English novelist and satirist best known for "Vanity Fair." His work critiques social structures and human vanity with wit and realism. Thackeray’s storytelling is rich in character development and moral observation. He is considered a major figure in Victorian literature. William Makepeace Thackeray’s legacy continues to influence literary satire and fiction.
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“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.”
Meaning: William Makepeace Thackeray portrays mothers as divine figures in a child’s life.