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The narrative revolves around the contrasting characters of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley as they navigate the complexities of Victorian society after graduating from an all-girls academy. While Amelia embodies innocence and privilege, Becky is determined and cunning, eager to ascend the social ladder. Thackeray's satire critiques the moral ambiguities and societal ambitions of his time, drawing parallels to John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." Set during the Napoleonic Wars, it challenges traditional notions of heroism, presenting a world immersed in vanity and materialism.

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Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Pharos Books
Jaar van publicatie
2020
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
678
ISBN13
9789390001156
Reeks
Eerste editie
1848
Oorspronkelijke titel
Vanity Fair
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The narrative revolves around the contrasting characters of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley as they navigate the complexities of Victorian society after graduating from an all-girls academy. While Amelia embodies innocence and privilege, Becky is determined and cunning, eager to ascend the social ladder. Thackeray's satire critiques the moral ambiguities and societal ambitions of his time, drawing parallels to John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." Set during the Napoleonic Wars, it challenges traditional notions of heroism, presenting a world immersed in vanity and materialism.