Publisher's Synopsis
Vanity Fair is a novel by William Makepeace Thackeray that was first published in 1847-48. The novel is set in the early 19th century and follows the lives of two women, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, as they navigate their way through the social hierarchy of English society.Becky Sharp is a cunning and ambitious woman who uses her intelligence and charm to climb the social ladder, while Amelia Sedley is a kind and gentle woman who is content with her simple life. The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, and the corrupting influence of wealth and status.The title of the book, Vanity Fair, refers to a fictional fair that represents the world of society and its vanities. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the rise of Becky Sharp and the second part focusing on her eventual downfall.Thackeray's writing style is satirical and he often uses humor to criticize the social norms and values of his time. The novel is also notable for its use of an omniscient narrator who comments on the actions and motivations of the characters.Overall, Vanity Fair is a classic novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century English society and the human desire for wealth, status, and power.1848. Thackeray�������s most well-known work, Vanity Fair is a satirical epic of love and social adventure. The story follows the trials and tribulations of two young women Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley. After leaving the shelter of Miss Pinkerton's Academy, they come to Vanity Fair where the charming and amoral Becky and sweet Amelia, along with an interesting and varied cast of victims and villains, suffer through elopements and betrayals, fortunes made and lost, and battles, both military and domestic. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
