Vanity Fair: A Novel Without a Hero: In Two Volumes, Volume 8

By William Makepeace Thackeray

Step into the glittering and treacherous world of Vanity Fair, William Makepeace Thackeray's masterpiece of social satire. This novel, subtitled "A Novel Without a Hero," follows the intertwined fortunes of two unforgettable women: the ambitious and cunning Becky Sharp, and the gentle and virtuous Amelia Sedley.

Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England and the Napoleonic Wars, the narrative exposes the hypocrisy and superficiality of high society. Becky Sharp's relentless pursuit of wealth and status leads her through a series of adventures and misadventures, while Amelia's unwavering loyalty and romantic ideals are constantly tested.

Thackeray's witty prose and sharp observations create a vivid panorama of Victorian society, filled with memorable characters and insightful commentary on human nature. "Vanity Fair" remains a timeless exploration of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness in a world driven by appearances and social climbing.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1248867858
• ISBN13: 9781248867853
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.7"