Vanity Fair Annotated Edition (Alma Classics Evergreens)

Vanity Fair Annotated Edition by William Makepeace Thackeray is published by Bloomsbury USA and was released on October 1, 2019. This edition spans 800 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows friends Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley as they navigate the competitive and often ruthless landscape of early nineteenth-century society. While Becky, a cunning and ambitious orphan, is determined to rise within Regency society, Amelia embodies a more gentle disposition, yearning for the affection of the self-absorbed soldier George Osborne.

Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of characters and events, including the steadfast Captain William Dobbin, who harbors unrequited love for Amelia. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Vanity Fair offers a sharp satire that critiques personal ambition and societal norms. This edition invites readers to explore the themes of friendship, love, and the pursuit of wealth amidst the gaudy elegance of the time.