Name: Vanity Fair
SKU: 56852156
Price: 58.38 EUR
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Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
ISBN: 9789355274366

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Makepeace Thackeray

Publisher

Mjp Publishers

Language

English

Pages

712

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

21.6x14x3.8 cm

Weight

0.97 kg.

ISBN13

9789355274366

Synopsis "Vanity Fair"

Vanity Fair, a timeless masterpiece by William Makepeace Thackeray, is a satirical exploration of 19th-century British society, expertly weaving together the lives of unforgettable characters as they navigate ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of social status. At the heart of this sweeping narrative stand the cunning and ambitious Becky Sharp and her loyal, naive friend Amelia Sedley, whose contrasting fortunes reveal the complexities of human nature and the duplicitous nature of the world they inhabit. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Thackeray's magnum opus is a rich and intricate tapestry of high society, exposing the moral decay and hypocrisy that lie beneath its glittering surface. With biting wit, lush prose, and an unwavering eye for the foibles of human character, Vanity Fair is both a compelling drama and a searing social commentary that continues to resonate with readers over a century after its initial publication. As relevant today as it was in its time, Vanity Fair is a captivating journey through the trials and tribulations of its unforgettable protagonists, offering an insightful, darkly humorous examination of the human condition. Join Becky, Amelia, and the rest of Thackeray's richly-drawn cast as they navigate the treacherous waters of Vanity Fair, where fortunes can be won or lost, and virtue is often overshadowed by the merciless quest for power and prestige.

William Makepeace Thackeray

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William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British novelist, known for his sharp social satire and portrayal of the aristocracy and middle class in Victorian England. He studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, but did not complete his education. After dabbling in journalism and illustration, he established himself as a writer with a style marked by humor and biting criticism of social hypocrisy.

Among his most notable works is Vanity Fair (1848), a social critique novel about ambition and hypocrisy in British society. He also wrote The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon (1844), which inspired Stanley Kubrick's film, and The History of Pendennis (1848-1850), a bildungsroman with autobiographical overtones. His literary legacy positions him as one of the great writers of the 19th century.

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