Ready Reference Treatise: The Bonfire of the Vanities

“The Bonfire of the Vanities” by Tom Wolfe was first published in 1987. The story is set in the 1980s in New York City. It explores themes such as racism, ambition, politics, social class, and greed.

The story revolves around three major characters, Sherman McCoy, Larry Kramer, and Peter Fellow. Sherman is a WASP bond trader. Larry is the assistant district attorney, and Peter is a British expatriate journalist.

Ready Reference Treatise: The Bonfire of the Vanities
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Background, Title, and Writing Style
Chapter Four: Characters
Chapter Five: Complete Summary
Chapter Six: Critical Analysis