Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero was first published in 1847–48, satirizing society in early 19th-century Britain. The book's title comes from John Bunyan's allegorical story The Pilgrim's... More > Progress, first published in 1678 and still widely read at the time of Thackeray's novel.
Vanity Fair refers to a stop along the pilgrim's progress: a never-ending fair held in a town called Vanity, which is meant to represent man's sinful attachment to worldly things. The novel is now considered a classic, and has inspired several film adaptations.< Less
This is a must have for those who could not attend the World Expo in Shanghai China, and for those who could not visit all of the pavilions. With over 2000 photographs this version meticulously... More > captures all of the 214 participating countries. It also includes a time-line of World Expositions and background on the 2010 Expo theme. A great way to explore and remember the largest World Expo ever!!!< Less
I was born in Yemen, February 1990, but I live in Saudi Arabia. You can call me an Arab and a young writer if you like to. Anyway, and I've written this book to spread a true message and to offer to... More > the world an alternative way of life. You'll find many topics, they all separated but not different from each other, they all beautifully connected and aiming at the same target.< Less
I was born in Yemen, February 1990, but I live in Saudi Arabia. You can call me an Arab and a young writer if you like to. Anyway, and I've written this book to spread a true message and to offer to... More > the world an alternative way of life. You'll find many topics, they all separated but not different from each other, they all beautifully connected and aiming at the same target.< Less
Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero is a novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1847–48, satirizing society in early 19th-century Britain. The book's title comes from John... More > Bunyan's allegorical story The Pilgrim's Progress, first published in 1678 and still widely read at the time of Thackeray's novel. Vanity fair refers to a stop along the pilgrim's progress: a never-ending fair held in a town called Vanity, which is meant to represent man's sinful attachment to worldly things. The novel is now considered a classic, and has inspired several film adaptations.< Less
Scorned for her lack of money and breeding, Becky must use all her wit, charm and considerable sex appeal to escape her drab destiny as a governess. From London’s ballrooms to the battlefields... More > of Waterloo, the bewitching Becky works her wiles on a gallery of memorable characters, including her lecherous employer, Sir Pitt, his rich sister, Miss Crawley, and Pitt’s dashing son, Rawdon, the first of Becky’s misguided sexual entanglements.
Filled with hilarious dialogue and superb characterizations, Vanity Fair is a richly entertaining comedy that asks the reader, “Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?”< Less
Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero is a novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1847–48, satirizing society in early 19th-century Britain. The book's title comes from John... More > Bunyan's allegorical story The Pilgrim's Progress, first published in 1678 and still widely read at the time of Thackeray's novel. Vanity Fair refers to a stop along the pilgrim's progress: a never-ending fair held in a town called Vanity, which is meant to represent man's sinful attachment to worldly things. The novel is now considered a classic, and has inspired several film adaptations.
The story opens with Miss Pinkerton's Academy for Young Ladies, where the protagonists Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley have just completed their studies and are preparing to depart for Amelia's house in Russell Square. Becky is portrayed as a strong-willed and cunning young woman determined to make her way in society, and Amelia Sedley as a good-natured, lovable though simple-minded young girl.< Less
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