Vanity Fair

A masterpiece of social satire, featuring one of literature's best-loved characters, Becky Sharp.

About the author

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British author and novelist, renowned for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair. Originally published as a serial in 20 parts, it was immediately hailed as a literary masterpiece, winning praise from contemporaries such as Charlotte Brontë.

Summary

A masterpiece of social satire, featuring one of literature’s best-loved characters, Becky Sharp.

Product details

• Authors: William Makepeace Thackary, William Makepeace Thackeray
• Publisher: William Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.09.2018
• EAN: 9780008324209
• ISBN: 978-0-00-832420-9
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 57 mm
• Series: Collins Classics; Collins Classics
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; London, Greater London, FICTION / Historical / General, FICTION / Family Life / General, Historical fiction, FICTION / Classics, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), FICTION / Medical, Social & cultural history, Social Mobility, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Social issues & processes, Social and cultural history, Social classes, Social attitudes, FICTION / Urban & Street Lit, Classic fiction: general and literary