The Wolves and the Lamb (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

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<div><div><p>A comedy in two acts,<i>The Wolves and the Lamb</i> tells the story of Horace Milliken, a wealthy widower and merchant, his family, and Miss Prior, his childrens governess.</p><p>Thackeray approaches his characters with a thoughtfulness and keen eye for detail that permeates much of his writing, and brings this story to life.</p></div></div>

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<div><p><b>William Makepeace Thackeray</b> (18111863), a British satirical writer, also wrote magazine articles and travel books. His most devoted readers were lords and ladies, whom he satirized in his works. He is best known for his novels<i>Vanity Fair</i> and<i>The Luck of Barry Lyndon,</i> which skewer the pretensions of English high society.</p></div>

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