Vanity Fair - Unabridged

"Vanity Fair," by William Makepeace Thackeray, is a satirical novel that explores ambition, greed, and social climbing in early 19th-century England. 

The story follows two contrasting women: Becky Sharp, a clever and manipulative orphan determined to rise in society, and Amelia Sedley, a kind but naive woman devoted to love and family. Through their intertwined lives, Thackeray exposes the hypocrisy and moral emptiness of a world obsessed with wealth and status. Becky uses charm and deceit to secure her place among the elite, while Amelia's loyalty and innocence often lead to disappointment. 

The novel's subtitle, "A Novel Without a Hero," reflects Thackeray's cynical view of human nature-no character is entirely virtuous or admirable. Blending humor, irony, and realism, "Vanity Fair" remains a powerful critique of social ambition and the moral compromises people make in pursuit of success. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format.