Literary Fiction· United Kingdom
The history of Samuel Titmarsh and the great Hoggarty diamond
by William Makepeace ThackerayAggregate Editorial Score35/100
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Published 1849English
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The history of Samuel Titmarsh and the great Hoggarty diamond by William Makepeace Thackeray is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1849. The history of Samuel Titmarsh and the great Hoggarty diamond (1849) establishes William Makepeace Thackeray as a significant voice in literary fiction, weaving together themes of identity, memory, and transformation.
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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First published in 1849, William Makepeace Thackeray's The history of Samuel Titmarsh and the great Hoggarty diamond is a work of literary fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed The history of Samuel Titmarsh and the great Hoggarty diamond among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 35/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes The history of Samuel Titmarsh and the great Hoggarty diamond is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
The history of Samuel Titmarsh and the great Hoggarty diamond reflects William Makepeace Thackeray's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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Publishers Weekly
notable · national
184935
William Makepeace Thackeray is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of literary fiction.
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