Celebrating Thackeray’s Bicentenary
Jul 18th, 2011 by houghtonmodern
Today marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863). To honor Thackeray’s birth, Houghton Library is hosting the exhibition The Adventures of Thackeray in His Way Through the World: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Family, on display from July 18 through October 15, 2011.
The exhibition includes manuscripts of Thackeray’s works and correspondence, sketches he drew of family and friends and for his publications, objects belonging to and associated with him, and many examples of his published works. Highlights include a manuscript portion of Vanity Fair, Thackeray’s favorite gold pen, Thackeray’s Horace from his schooldays at Charterhouse School, and many more.
On October 6, 2011, Houghton Library will host a one-day symposium on Thackeray and his life and work. Details and registration information can be found on the symposium website, http://hrvd.me/thackeray.
For more information on the exhibition or symposium, contact Heather Cole at hgcole at fas.harvard.edu or 617.495.2449.
