The thorn in the cushion of the editorial chair […,] it stings me now as I write. - William Makepeace Thackeray

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The thorn in the cushion of the editorial chair […,] it stings me now as I write.

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About William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray (18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English Victorian novelist and illustrator, known for his satirical works.

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Pen Names: Michael Angelo Titmarsh • George Fitz-Boodle • Ikey Solomons
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