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This collection of satirical novellas and parodies is a classic work of Victorian literature. Written by the esteemed authors William Makepeace Thackeray and Richard Doyle, these stories both lampoon and celebrate the conventions of popular Victorian fiction. With their sharp wit and irreverent humor, these tales are sure to delight readers of all ages.

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