Name: Vanity Fair
SKU: 61946543
Price: 867.00 ZAR
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Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
ISBN: 9781396324567

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Makepeace Thackeray

Publisher

Left of Brain Books

Language

English

Pages

646

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3x13.3x4.5 cm

Weight

0.66 kg.

ISBN13

9781396324567

Synopsis "Vanity Fair"

Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray is a masterful depiction of early 19th-century British society, renowned for its irony and satirical prowess. The novel revolves around the lives of two contrasting heroines, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, navigating a world obsessed with social status and wealth. Thackeray's incisive wit cuts through the pretensions and hypocrisies of the 'fair', painting a vivid picture of a society in flux during the Napoleonic Wars.This panoramic work, subtitled A Novel Without a Hero, challenges traditional storytelling by presenting deeply flawed yet compelling characters. Thackeray explores themes of morality, social climbing, and the pursuit of wealth, all set against the backdrop of a society preoccupied with appearances. Vanity Fair is celebrated not only for its critical view of society but also for its rich character development and intricate plot. It remains a cornerstone of English literature, offering timeless insights into human nature and social dynamics.

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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