William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray ; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was a British novelist, author and illustrator born in India. He is known for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for film by Stanley Kubrick.