Vanity Fair

"Vanity Fair" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novel set in early 19th-century England, following the lives of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, two young women from different social backgrounds. Becky, an ambitious and cunning social climber, navigates through high society, while Amelia, gentle and naive, faces trials in love and life. The novel offers a scathing critique of the vanity and hypocrisy prevalent in society, and the characters' fortunes rise and fall as they grapple with ambition, greed, and betrayal. Thackeray's insightful portrayal of human flaws and social dynamics makes "Vanity Fair" a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its wit and astute commentary on the human condition.