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Vanity Fair (version 2)

Vanity Fair (version 2)

By: William Makepeace Thackeray
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Step into the vibrant world of Regency England with Vanity Fair, one of the pinnacle works of Victorian literature. Follow the ambitious and cunning Becky Sharp as she navigates the treacherous waters of social status and wealth, alongside her kind-hearted friend Amelia Sedley. From their days at boarding school to the bustling society of Vanity Fair, this tale reveals the complexities of ambition, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness during the Napoleonic Wars. - Summary by Helen TaylorCopyright Fiction Classics Art Social Sciences
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