In Victorian era England, longtime friends Becky Sharp and Amelia
Sedley experience love and loss alongside the many colorful members of
their unique social circle. Despite the ups and downs, they attempt to
maintain their dignity and connection.
Becky Sharp is a bold spitfire who's driven by ambition and eager to
solidify her station in life. Her childhood friend, Amelia Sedley, is a
modest and passive woman, who is mostly viewed as warm and endearing.
Their glaring personalities are on full display as they encounter
various male suitors including Rawdon Crawley and George Osborne.
Becky's flirtatious and manipulative manner makes her a topic of
conversation, while Amelia's loyalty proves to be a cross too heavy to
bear.
Vanity Fair is one of William Makepeace Thackeray's most famous
novels. It has been adapted multiple times for television and film,
including a 2004 feature starring Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon as the
feisty Becky. She is often considered Thackeray's most memorable
character.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Vanity Fair is both modern and readable.