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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Vanity Fair

by William Makepeace Thackeray
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1848699 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1848, Vanity Fair established William Makepeace Thackeray as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The amoral, brilliant social climber Becky Sharp makes her way through Regency England with charm, wit, and ruthless calculation alongside her more virtuous friend Amelia Sedley. Thackeray's 'novel without a hero' is one of the great satirical novels in English. Themes of social climbing, vanity, Napoleonic era run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1848.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
Published1848
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages699
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780141439839
Editorial Score42/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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184812
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanity Fair about?

The amoral, brilliant social climber Becky Sharp makes her way through Regency England with charm, wit, and ruthless calculation alongside her more virtuous friend Amelia Sedley. Thackeray's 'novel without a hero' is one of the great satirical novels in English.

Who wrote Vanity Fair?

Vanity Fair was written by William Makepeace Thackeray, from United Kingdom. First published in 1848.

What awards has Vanity Fair won?

Vanity Fair has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1848.

Is Vanity Fair worth reading?

Vanity Fair is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in social climbing, vanity, Napoleonic era.

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What category is Vanity Fair?

Vanity Fair is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Vanity Fair from?

Vanity Fair originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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