Name: Vanity Fair
SKU: 56306780
Price: 179.00 ZAR
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Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
ISBN: 9788175993846

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Makepeace Thackeray

Publisher

Fingerprint! Publishing

Language

English

Pages

824

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.6x12.8x4.4 cm

Weight

0.48 kg.

ISBN13

9788175993846

Synopsis "Vanity Fair"

Vanity Fair is a classic novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1848. It is a satirical and witty commentary on English society in the early 19th century, following the lives of two women, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, as they navigate the ups and downs of their social and personal lives. An engaging novel exploring themes of social climbing and ambition. A timeless classic that offers profound insights into human desires and motivations. Offers a witty critique of societal values and human nature. Features intriguing and complex heroines navigating a web of relationships. A perfect pick for fans of classic literature and social commentary.

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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