Publisher's Synopsis
Sultan Stork and Other Stories and Sketches is a collection of short stories and essays written by the renowned British author William Makepeace Thackeray. The book includes thirteen tales, each with its own unique characters and themes, ranging from humorous to satirical. The title story, Sultan Stork, is a satirical fairy tale that tells the story of a sultan who is transformed into a stork by a magician. The tale is a commentary on the absurdity of absolute power and the dangers of unchecked authority. Other stories in the collection include The Notch on the Axe, which is a dark and suspenseful tale of a murderer on the run, and The Rose and the Ring, a fairy tale that parodies the conventions of the genre. In addition to the short stories, Sultan Stork and Other Stories and Sketches also includes several essays and sketches, many of which offer humorous commentary on the social and political issues of the time. Overall, this collection showcases Thackeray's wit and skill as a storyteller, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary and cultural landscape of 19th-century Britain.Now First Collected To Which Is Added The Bibliography Of Thackeray, Revised And Considerably Enlarged.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.
