<p>William Makepeace Thackeray'Äôs "The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh; and the Irish Sketch Book" presents a captivating amalgamation of travel writing and social satire. Through the guise of the fictitious Mr. Titmarsh, Thackeray explores Paris and Ireland in a series of observational essays that delve into the idiosyncrasies of daily life, the absurdities of society, and the vivid landscapes of both locales. The literary style is mark...