Vanity Fair

Sharp-witted Becky Sharp and gentle Amelia Sedley navigate love, war and society's hypocrisies against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars in Thackeray's Vanity Fair. First published in 1847 and subtitled A Novel Without a Hero, it exposes the moral emptiness of Victorian England with biting humour. In Vanity Fair, two young women-sharp-witted Becky Sharp and gentle Amelia Sedley-navigate love, war, and society's hypocrisies in a world where charm and cunning often outweigh virtue. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Thackeray's masterpiece exposes the moral emptiness of Victorian England with biting humor and unforgettable characters. First published in 1847, this enduring classic remains one of the greatest comic novels in English literature. Subtitled "A Novel Without a Hero," it offers a timeless critique of ambition and self-interest, making it as relevant today as ever. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Treasured Classics series brings together celebrated literary masterworks, beautifully presented in hardback gift editions with cover embossing and printed page edges.