Ten Thousand a-Year
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Ten Thousand a-Year is a novel written by English barrister
Samuel Warren
. First published in 1841, it enjoyed widespread popularity in the United States and Europe for much of the century.
's critical panning of the book as 'shamefully ill-written' in the November 1841 issue of Graham's Magazine
, it went on to become one of the most popular novels of the era in both the United States and Europe. New print runs and updated editions were published regularly to the turn of the century.
The story chronicles events in the life of its iconic protagonist Tittlebat Titmouse and offers in-depth detail of English common law
of the time.
Barrister
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions. Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings and giving expert legal opinions...
Samuel Warren
Samuel Warren (English lawyer)
Samuel Warren , was a British lawyer, novelist and MP.He was born near Wrexham, Denbighshire, the son of a Nonconformist minister...
. First published in 1841, it enjoyed widespread popularity in the United States and Europe for much of the century.
Background
When first published, the novel was split into 3 volumes for its United Kingdom release and 6 volumes for release in the United States. Despite Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective...
's critical panning of the book as 'shamefully ill-written' in the November 1841 issue of Graham's Magazine
Graham's Magazine
Graham's Magazine was a nineteenth century periodical based in Philadelphia established by George Rex Graham. It was alternatively referred to as Graham's Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine , Graham's Magazine of Literature and Art , Graham's American Monthly Magazine of Literature and Art Graham's...
, it went on to become one of the most popular novels of the era in both the United States and Europe. New print runs and updated editions were published regularly to the turn of the century.
The story chronicles events in the life of its iconic protagonist Tittlebat Titmouse and offers in-depth detail of English common law
Common law
Common law is law developed by judges through decisions of courts and similar tribunals rather than through legislative statutes or executive branch action...
of the time.
Characters
It has been said that the characters from the novel listed in the first column of the table below represent the real persons listed in the second column of that table.| Character from the novel | Real Person whom he is said to represent |
| Mr Chaffanbrass | Serjeant Ballantine |
| Mr Crystal | Cresswell |
| Mr Justice Grayley | Mr Justice Bayley |
| Mr Lynx | Wightman |
| Mr Quicksilver | Brougham |
| Mr Sterling | Pollock CB |
| Mr Subtle | Scarlett |
| Sir Charles Westenholme | Lord Lyndhurst |
| Lord Widdrington | Lord Tenterden |