William Makepeace Thackeray, Helen Small (Editor)
Vanity Fair (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198727712
- author:
- William Makepeace Thackeray, Helen Small (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 1024
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 5.6 x 13 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Peninsular War
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Becky Sharp's sharp wit and calculating nature drive her to succeed in Regency society. With a desire for wealth and social standing, she charms and manipulates those around her, attaching herself to successive wealthy men. In contrast, her friend Amelia's gentle nature attracts the devotion of loyal Dobbin. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars, Vanity Fair is a panoramic portrait of the age, exploring themes of war, money, and national identity. Thackeray's biting satire exposes the social hierarchy, revealing the fierce battle for success and its consequences. This new edition includes all of William Makepeace Thackeray's original illustrations, providing a comprehensive reading experience.
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