The Christmas Books

Focusing on the satirical brilliance of a 19th-century British novelist, this collection features a variety of stories that showcase Thackeray's keen observations of society. Included are tales like "Mrs. Perkin's Ball," "Our Street," and "The Kickleburys on the Rhine," which highlight his humor and social commentary. The anthology also presents "The Rose and the Ring," a whimsical narrative about Prince Giglio and Prince Bulbo, reflecting Thackeray's versatility beyond his famous work, Vanity Fair.