This is a review of Hippolyte Taine's critical study of William Makepeace Thackeray, extracted from the English Woman's Domestic Magazine, 1866. Taine, a prominent French critic and historian, offers his insightful analysis of Thackeray's life and works. This piece provides valuable perspectives on Thackeray's novels, such as "Vanity Fair" and "The History of Pendennis", shedding light on his narrative techniques, character development, and social commentary. Readers interested in Victorian literature, literary criticism, and the historical reception of Thackeray's works will find this review a compelling and informative resource.