Vanity fair : a novel without a hero /
by Thackeray, William Makepeace; Carey, John.
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BookSeries: Penguin classics: Publisher: London : Penguin, 2003Edition: [New] ed. / edited with an introduction and notes by John Carey.Description: xl, 866 p. ; 20 cm.ISBN: 9780141439839 (pbk.) :; 0141439831 (pbk.) :.Subject(s): Social classes -- Great Britain -- History -- Fiction | Classics | Classics | Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 -- FictionSummary: Set during the time of the Napoleonic Wars, this classic gives a satirical picture of a worldly society. The novel revolves around the exploits of the impoverished but beautiful and devious Becky Sharp. An introduction by John Carey is included in this edition.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book - Adult Paperback | Southport Library | Adult Fiction | Checked out | 14/10/2024 | 003109332X |
This ed. originally published: 2001.
Set during the time of the Napoleonic Wars, this classic gives a satirical picture of a worldly society. The novel revolves around the exploits of the impoverished but beautiful and devious Becky Sharp. An introduction by John Carey is included in this edition.
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