Burlesques

Burlesques is a collection of witty literary works by Thackeray. He has compiled pieces like George De Barnwell by Sir E.L.B.L., Bart, Codlingsby by D. Shrewsberry, and Phil Fogarty by Harry Rolicker ñ all of whom are imaginary authors used to satirize certain literary figures. Some of Thackeray's own works, such as The History of the Next French Revolution (1844) and Cox's Diary, are also included in the volume.