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Generally considered to be his masterpiece, Vanity Fair is Thackeray's resplendent social satire that exposes the greed and corruption raging in England during the turmoil of the Napoleonic wars. Subtitled "A Novel Without a Hero", it traces the changing fortunes of two unforgettable women: the scheming opportunist Becky Sharp, one of literature's most resourceful, engaging, and amoral heroines, and her foil, the faithful, naive Amelia Sedley.

Tough Cookie: The Wally “Famous” Amos Story, named the Tribeca Festival’s 2025 Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award winner, tells the story of a Black pop-culture icon and cookie mogul, through his booms and busts spanning the American century, from the perspective of his daughter, Sarah Amos. Famous Amos was an overnight hit, leading to a life of glamour, prestige, and cookies for Wally and his family—for a while. But all the charisma and fame in the world couldn’t save Wally from a string of bad business decisions and a family fractured by his choices. From Vanity Fair, this ...

L'allure des films - Vanity Fair x Chanel Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Dans cette série de podcasts pour Vanity Fair, la journaliste et autrice Sophie Rosemont échange avec des artistes féminines autour de leurs parcours, leurs peurs, leurs désirs et leur engagement. Chacune choisit aussi de lire un texte qui les touche, réagit aux mots des autres, affirme son discours et sa personnalité. Ici, on écoute enfin les filles, pour de vrai, pas pour la pose.  Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

À l'occasion du trentenaire de la mort de Serge Gainsbourg, « Vanity Fair » lui consacre un podcast en cinq épisodes. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.