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  • The Book of Snobs

    by William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    The Book of Snobs examines the pervasive nature of snobbery across all social classes, using satire to critique the obsession with status, privilege, and public perception. Through a series of essays, the author humorously exposes the superficial behaviors that dominate social interactions, encouraging readers to reflect on their own tendencies toward pretense. The narrative begins by outlining ... Read more

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  • The Luck of Barry Lyndon

    by William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    Follow the rise and fall of an Irish rogue in this picaresque masterpiece that exposes the hollow core of the aristocracy. The narrator, a charming but amoral adventurer, recounts his exploits in dueling, gambling, and marrying into wealth with a total lack of self-awareness regarding his own villainy. Through his unreliable voice, the novel offers a cynical view of the Seven Years' War and the ... Read more

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  • The Virginians: A Tale of the Last Century

    by William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    On the library wall of one of the most famous writers of America, there hang two crossed swords, which his relatives wore in the great War of Independence. The one sword was gallantly drawn in the service of the king, the other was the weapon of a brave and honoured republican soldier. The possessor of the harmless trophy has earned for himself a name alike honoured in his ancestors' country and ... Read more

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  • Vanity Fair

    by William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    “Very likely Miss Binny was right to a great extent. It is the pretty face which creates sympathy in the hearts of men, those wicked rogues. A woman may possess the wisdom and chastity of Minerva, and we give no heed to her, if she has a plain face.”Blonde, beautiful, and penniless Becky Sharpe will do whatever it takes to secure her position in life. Staying in London with naive but kind-hearted ... Read more

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  • Vanity Fair: A Novel Without A Hero

    by William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    On a broad and colourful canvas, extending from urban and rural England to Waterloo and the continental haunts of exiles, Thackeray gives us one of the greatest social-satirical novels in the language-one of the most entertaining and profound, and, in the person of Becky Sharp, we have one of literature's most resourceful, attractive, and amoral characters. Essentially a commentary on hypocrisy ... Read more

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  • Vanity Fair

    by William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    Published in book form in 1848, "Vanity Fair" is a novel of early 19th-century English society by William Makepeace Thackeray and it is considered by many his masterwork. Thackeray’s previous writings had been published either unsigned or under pseudonyms, but "Vanity Fair" was the first work he published under his own name."Vanity Fair" follows the lives of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley amid ... Read more

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  • The Essential William Makepeace Thackeray Collection

    by William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    Compiled in one book, the essential collection of books by William Makepeace Thackeray:The Tremendous Adventures of Major GahaganBarry LyndonThe Bedford-Row ConspiracyThe Book of SnobsBurlesquesCatherine: A StoryThe Christmas BooksThe Fatal BootsThe Fitz-Boodle PapersNotes on a Journey from Cornhill to Grand CairoGeorge CruikshankThe History of Henry Esmond, Esq.The History of PendennisThe Hi... ... Read more

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  • Vanity Fair

    by William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    This classic story of two nineteenth-century social climbers is the basis for countless films and TV series, and one of the UK's "Best-Loved Novels."Before the Real Housewives, there were Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley. Ruthless and cunning, Becky may have been born in a lower class, but now that she's graduated from school, she's ready to climb up to a better life—and do whatever it takes to get ... Read more

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  • Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges

    Enriched edition. Exploring English History and Satire Through Wit and Humor

    by William Makepeace Thackeray, Clayton Kimball ...
    In "Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges," William Makepeace Thackeray intricately weaves a tapestry of 18th-century English life, characterized by his signature blend of satire and vivid characterizations. "Henry Esmond" is a historical novel that delves into the complexities of loyalty and identity during the tumultuous period leading up to the Jacobite rebellion, told through ... Read more

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  • Vanity Fair (Unabridged)

    Enriched edition. A Satirical Portrait of Regency England—Social Climbing, Ambition, and Morality Amid the Napoleonic Wars

    by William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' is a timeless classic that offers a satirical and sharp portrayal of 19th-century English society. The novel is known for its nuanced characters and intricate plot, exploring themes of social climbing, ambition, and morality. Thackeray's writing style is characterized by his keen observation of human nature and his ability to seamlessly blend humor with ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of William Makepeace Thackeray (Delphi Classics)

    by William Makepeace Thackeray, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 27 - Delphi Series One
    Thackery was a giant of Victorian literature, creating bestselling novels that rivalled Dickens for popularity and satires that remain as hilarious and original today as when they were first published. This comprehensive eBook aims to reveal the true genius of this master storyteller, featuring the complete works, with beautiful illustrations and special bonus texts. (Version 4)* illustrated with ... Read more

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  • The Luck of Barry Lyndon

    by William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    A continent-spanning adventure featuring one of literature's greatest roguesRedmond Barry has almost all the qualities of a gentleman: he speaks well, has learned courtly etiquette, and can hold his own with a sword in hand. But passion is his downfall—passion for life, for excitement, and unfortunately, for his cousin Nora. When he almost kills Nora's suitor in a duel, Barry flees to Dublin, and ... Read more

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