<p>William Makepeace Thackeray's 'The Fatal Boots' offers a satirical glimpse into the mishaps and ironies of life, conveyed with his characteristic wit and sharp social insight. Seamlessly blending humor with a critique of Victorian society, Thackeray employs a playful narrative style to navigate through the protagonist's series of unfortunate events that are as absurd as they are tragic. The narrative operates within the rich tradition of 19th-...