The Inheritance of Genius
Subtitle A Thackery Family Biography
By John Alpin
Published by
Lutterworth Press
ISBN 978 071 889 2241
Category Biography
Autumn 2010
Synopsis
A ground breaking biography that details not only the author’s life, but those closest to him. From previously unpublished material we see one of the greatest 19th century writers in a new light.
Author's Biography
Formerly Head of Performing Arts at Brunel University.
Reviews
£25 Paperback
Reader Comments
A wonderful and timely book that will engage any reader regardless of whether they have any previous knowledge of Thackeray. It provides a fascinating insight into a previously little known literary world and one of Britain's greatest writers.