Vanity Fair (Compact Editions)

Vanity Fair (Compact Editions)

by WMThackeray (Author)

Synopsis

Becky Sharp is the most alluring yet ruthless heroine ever to climb the social ladder. From sordid bohemian beginnings she moves upwards through Regency society, betraying her husband, her friend Amelia and all who cross her in her determination to acquire power. In post-war London after Waterloo, Becky continues her manipulative schemes but finds herself thwarted by personal and social forces.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Edition: Compact
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 03 May 2007

ISBN 10: 0753822695
ISBN 13: 9780753822692
Book Overview: The great classics contain passionate romance, thrilling adventure, arresting characters, unforgettable scenes and situations. But finding time to read them can be a problem. So, we've condensed some of the finest books in the world to a manageable length to enable everyone to enjoy them * A unique concept * The reductions in length have been done with sensitivity and retain the author's own words * The popularity of TV and movie adaptations of the Classics shows that there is an audience for the Compact Editions series * Distinctive modern cover treatment and attractive, readable text * Includes a time line to place the book in its historical context * 'The Compact Editions are aimed at encouraging more mainstream readers to become better acquainted with our literary heritage which, personally, I salute' Sarah Broadhurst, The Bookseller * 'For ordinary readers - people who want nothing more than to be diverted by some of the greatest prose writing ever produced - I can't see why it matters if they opt for a crisper version of a rambling old classic' Kathryn Hughes, Guardian Unlimited Books

Author Bio
William M Thackeray is the author of VANITY FAIR and other titles.