The Life of William Makepeace Thackeray V2 is a comprehensive biography of the famous English novelist, William Makepeace Thackeray, written by the renowned literary critic and historian, Lewis Melville. This second volume of the biography covers the later years of Thackeray's life, from the mid-1850s until his death in 1863, and provides a detailed account of his personal and professional life during this period.Melville delves into Thackeray's personal relationships, including his marriage to Isabella Shawe and his close friendship with fellow writer Charles Dickens. He also explores Thackeray's literary output during this time, including his novels The Newcomes and The Virginians, as well as his work as a journalist and editor.The biography provides a fascinating insight into Thackeray's life and work, as well as the literary and social context of Victorian England. Melville's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.