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- Dimensions
- 5.12 x 1.42 x 7.87 in
- Weight
- 15.2 oz
- Publisher
- Wordsworth Editions Ltd
- Publication date
- January 4, 1998
- Edition
- Classic Edition
- Language
- English
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Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray Thackeray's upper-class Regency world is a noisy and jostling commercial fairground, predominantly driven by acquisitive greed and soulless materialism, in which the narrator himself plays a brilliantly versatile role as a serio-comic observer. Although subtitled 'A Novel without a Hero', Vanity Fair follows the fortunes of two contrasting but inter-linked lives: through the retiring Amelia Sedley and the brilliant Becky Sharp, Thackeray examines the position of women in an intensely exploitative male world. Read more
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| Publisher | Wordsworth Editions Ltd |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 4, 1998 |
| Edition | Classic Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 720 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1853260193 |
| ISBN-13 | 93 |
| Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.12 x 1.42 x 7.87 inches |
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Good edition
Format: Paperback
This wordsworth edition is of fine quality.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2026 by April connor
Vanity Fair
Format: Paperback
Excellent book. Challenge to read.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024 by Paulina Phillips
Good read!
Format: Paperback
My local theatre is doing a play based on Vanity Fair. So I wanted to re-read the book before it opens. Book arrived early, in great shape, and was a terrific (though long) read. Thank you very much!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019 by Mary M. McCue
“Vanity Fair” by William Thackeray is one of the best satirical novels I have read to date
Format: Paperback
“Vanity Fair” by William Thackeray is one of the best satirical novels I have read to date. Full of intellect and a well thought out criticism of British culture in the 19th century, “Vanity Fair” is a must read for any budding feminist and satirist. As was common in this time period, the story started out as a serialized set of stories, published in twenty parts between January of 1847 and July of 1847. This does lead to Thackeray writing extremely long phrases, filled with colorful language and elaborate explanations of everything. People were paid by the word in this time, so it’s understandable why this was done. It can be a tedious read, but once you get use to the language, you should be fine. The story follows Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley as they grow up in Britain as each of their lives change and grow from when they left their school. Amelia, the mild mannered, respectful girl, fits right in with the role of women in this time period. Becky is the complete opposite and is regarded as the anti-heroine in the story. She is manipulative, ambitious, and practically independent. The two contrast beautifully, and their differences are emphasized when it’s shown how each girl feels about how they end up in their lives. The two main characters in this novel, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, are both well fleshed out for their purposes in the novel. Becky is witty and manipulative; she wants what she wants and will do anything to get it. Amelia is the perfect girl of the 19th century, but she’s unhappy. She gets autonomy over her emotions and they aren’t invalidated for the way they feel, something uncommon in this time period from male writers. I personally was able to relate to Becky in many ways, especially her ambition. If you have never done any research on the novel or the author or the time period, the plot can be highly unexpected. However, no matter if you have no experience in this style of writing or have a doctorate in satirical Romantic writing, the story is intriguing all the way through. If you’ve ever read “The Taming of the Shrew”, this novel will interest you. Both stories involve two girls, one more independent and headstrong, while the other is more docile and fits more into the societal mold of the time. However, Vanity Fair can clearly be seen as a criticism and a feminist novel, while Shrew is blurred. That leads for an interesting comparison to the two, one that I invite other readers to think and ponder over! The novel is a satire. That much is obvious. It address societal issues, the way women are treated being a major one, and spins it in a way that you can’t passively think about. It requires in-depth thought and focus. When reading this, it is important to keep in mind that the culture of the world was different from today, and that characters like Becky, although she is painted as a protagonist in this, is unusual and her being an outcast would not look as positive as it does in this novel. If you’re a person who likes satires, feminism, or really long descriptions of everything, this is the novel for you.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017 by major fashionista
A classic!
Format: Paperback
A great book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023 by Just Me
Classic
Format: Paperback
Decent paperback version at an excellent price. Unabridged. This review refers to the physical book, not to the text.
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2019 by RIRN
Great Reading
Format: Paperback
A classic you might have forgotten. A quick and fun read. Characters come to life
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2019 by Candice brenner
Great writing.
Format: Paperback
Good read.
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