Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Charles Astor Bristed

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9781286486030
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'Vanity Fair' is a panoramic satire of English society in the early 19th century, focusing on the lives and fortunes of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley. Becky, an orphan with a sharp wit and a talent for manipulation, climbs the social ladder through cunning and charm, while Amelia, a good-natured but naive young woman, faces hardship and disappointment. The novel follows their intertwined destinies through marriage, war (including the Battle of Waterloo), financial ruin, and social maneuvering. Bristed’s work offers a critical and humorous portrayal of human foibles, greed, and the superficiality of high society. 'Vanity Fair' remains a relevant and engaging exploration of ambition, morality, and the human condition, appealing to readers interested in classic literature and social commentary.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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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