Vanity Fair (eBook)

William Makepeace Thackeray (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
644 Seiten
Distributed By Ingram Spark (Verlag)
978-1-396-32457-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray is a masterful depiction of early 19th-century British society, renowned for its irony and satirical prowess. The novel revolves around the lives of two contrasting heroines, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, navigating a world obsessed with social status and wealth. Thackeray's incisive wit cuts through the pretensions and hypocrisies of the 'fair', painting a vivid picture of a society in flux during the Napoleonic Wars.This panoramic work, subtitled A Novel Without a Hero, challenges traditional storytelling by presenting deeply flawed yet compelling characters. Thackeray explores themes of morality, social climbing, and the pursuit of wealth, all set against the backdrop of a society preoccupied with appearances. Vanity Fair is celebrated not only for its critical view of society but also for its rich character development and intricate plot. It remains a cornerstone of English literature, offering timeless insights into human nature and social dynamics.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.2.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th-century British society in literature • Becky Sharp character study • character-driven historical novels • english literature classics • ironical portrayal of British life • morality themes in Victorian novels • Napoleonic wars in fiction • satire of social climbing • social status and wealth critique • Thackeray's Vanity Fair
• ISBN-10: 1-396-32457-7 / 1396324577
• ISBN-13: 978-1-396-32457-4 / 9781396324574