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Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Written by: William Makepeace Thackeray
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 Vanity Fair A Novel without a Hero is a brilliant satire by William Makepeace Thackeray that explores the intricacies of early 19th-century English society. Originally published as a serial over 20 monthly parts from January 1847 to July 1848, Thackeray aimed to entertain while also providing insightful commentary on the human condition. The novels engaging narrator and Thackerays correspondence reveal his intention to offer both amusement and reflection. Today, Vanity Fair stands as a classic of English literature, though some critics note its structural challenges, including occasional character name mix-ups and intricate plot details that can perplex modern readers.Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales Art Social Sciences
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  • 067 - Which Contains Births Marriages and Deaths

    067 - Which Contains Births Marriages and Deaths
    Jan 13 2026
    Vanity Fair A Novel without a Hero is a brilliant satire by William Makepeace Thackeray that explores the intricacies of early 19th-century English society. Originally published as a serial over 20 monthly parts from January 1847 to July 1848, Thackeray aimed to entertain while also providing insightful commentary on the human condition. The novels engaging narrator and Thackerays correspondence reveal his intention to offer both amusement and reflection. Today, Vanity Fair stands as a classic of English literature, though some critics note its structural challenges, including occasional character name mix-ups and intricate plot details that can perplex modern readers.
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    59 mins
  • 066 - Amantium Irae

    066 - Amantium Irae
    Jan 12 2026
    Vanity Fair A Novel without a Hero is a brilliant satire by William Makepeace Thackeray that explores the intricacies of early 19th-century English society. Originally published as a serial over 20 monthly parts from January 1847 to July 1848, Thackeray aimed to entertain while also providing insightful commentary on the human condition. The novels engaging narrator and Thackerays correspondence reveal his intention to offer both amusement and reflection. Today, Vanity Fair stands as a classic of English literature, though some critics note its structural challenges, including occasional character name mix-ups and intricate plot details that can perplex modern readers.
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    45 mins
  • 065 - Full of Business and Pleasure

    065 - Full of Business and Pleasure
    Jan 11 2026
    Vanity Fair A Novel without a Hero is a brilliant satire by William Makepeace Thackeray that explores the intricacies of early 19th-century English society. Originally published as a serial over 20 monthly parts from January 1847 to July 1848, Thackeray aimed to entertain while also providing insightful commentary on the human condition. The novels engaging narrator and Thackerays correspondence reveal his intention to offer both amusement and reflection. Today, Vanity Fair stands as a classic of English literature, though some critics note its structural challenges, including occasional character name mix-ups and intricate plot details that can perplex modern readers.
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    23 mins
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