Vanity Fair: A Novel Without A Hero

Vanity Fair: A Novel Without A Hero

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Author: W. M. Thackeray
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Vanity Fair: A Novel Without A Hero presents a sweeping panorama of 19th-century English society, chronicling the intertwined fortunes of the ambitious Becky Sharp and the gentle Amelia Sedley. This classic work of satirical fiction uncovers the intricate dance of social climbing and moral compromise during the Napoleonic era. Thackeray's sharp wit and keen observation illustrate the pervasive hypocrisy and superficiality that define the human condition. The narrative masterfully details the struggles and triumphs of its characters, offering a timeless commentary on ambition, class, and the pursuit of happiness. It remains a compelling and incisive portrait of a world where appearances often trump virtue.

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Description

Author: W. M. Thackeray
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Vanity Fair: A Novel Without A Hero presents a sweeping panorama of 19th-century English society, chronicling the intertwined fortunes of the ambitious Becky Sharp and the gentle Amelia Sedley. This classic work of satirical fiction uncovers the intricate dance of social climbing and moral compromise during the Napoleonic era. Thackeray's sharp wit and keen observation illustrate the pervasive hypocrisy and superficiality that define the human condition. The narrative masterfully details the struggles and triumphs of its characters, offering a timeless commentary on ambition, class, and the pursuit of happiness. It remains a compelling and incisive portrait of a world where appearances often trump virtue.