Vanity Fair is a novel written by William Makepeace Thackeray and published in 1848. It is a satirical commentary on British society during the early 19th century. The novel follows the lives of two women, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, and their interactions with the people around them. Becky is a cunning and ambitious woman who uses her wit and charm to climb the social ladder, while Amelia is a kind and gentle woman who is content with her simple life. The novel explores themes of social class, wealth, and morality, and is known for its vivid portrayal of characters and its biting humor. The first volume of the novel introduces the main characters and sets the stage for their future interactions. It is a timeless classic that continues to be read and studied today.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.
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