What attempt made by Thackeray in 1857 was unsuccessful?
Running for Parliament
Publishing a new novel
Opening a newspaper
Directing a play
Answer
Thackeray was unsuccessful in running for Parliament in 1857. He was nominated as a candidate for the city of Oxford, but he lost the election to a Liberal candidate. Thackeray was disappointed by his defeat, but he continued to write and publish his work.
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