Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

William Makepeace Thackeray

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9781022939912
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Enter the glittering and treacherous world of 'Vanity Fair,' William Makepeace Thackeray’s enduring masterpiece of social satire. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England and the looming shadow of Waterloo, this historical fiction classic explores ambition, social climbing, and the complexities of human nature. Thackeray’s keen eye dissects the vanities and follies of a society obsessed with wealth and status, offering a timeless commentary on the human condition. This meticulously prepared print edition invites you to immerse yourself in a world of intrigue, romance, and moral ambiguity. A cornerstone of classic literature, 'Vanity Fair' remains as relevant and captivating today as it was upon its first publication. Experience the drama and wit of Thackeray’s prose in this enduring tale of ambition and societal critique.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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