Vanity Fair A Novel Without a Hero
Vanity Fair A Novel Without a Hero by William Makepeace Thackeray is a reprint edition published by Cambridge University Press on January 3, 2013. This 722-page work is presented in English and offers a satirical exploration of life in early nineteenth-century Britain, focusing on the rise and fall of the ambitious Becky Sharp. Originally serialized before its complete publication in 1848, this novel is recognized for its critical examination of social dynamics and human nature.
Readers will find a panoramic view of English social strata as Thackeray delves into themes of ambition, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative captures the essence of a society driven by opportunism and self-interest, reflecting the author’s perspective on the darker aspects of human behavior. This edition retains the author’s original illustrations, providing a comprehensive look at a classic work that continues to resonate within the realms of fiction and literary criticism.
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The quintessential satire of life in early nineteenth-century Britain, Vanity Fair is a panoramic tour of English social strata, charting the rise and fall of the opportunistic Becky Sharp. Rejected by several publishers before finding a place with Bradbury and Evans, this ‘novel without a hero’ first appeared as a popular serial. The twenty parts were finally printed together in 1848, incorporating the author’s own illustrations. Although William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-63) was not a debut author, this was the first of his works to bear his name on the title page; the vast scope of the novel gained him immediate critical acclaim, though reviewers often expressed misgivings about the dark portrayal of human nature. In response, Thackeray wrote that ‘we are for the most part an abominably foolish and selfish people … I want to leave everybody dissatisfied and unhappy at the end of the story.’
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