Dive into the satirical world of William Makepeace Thackeray's masterpiece, “Vanity Fair, ” presented here as Volume 1 of his collected works. Thackeray's enduring wit and sharp social commentary are on full display in this classic novel, which follows the intertwined fortunes of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley amidst the backdrop of early 19th-century English society. Explore themes of ambition, love, and morality as Thackeray deftly exposes the vanities and hypocrisies of the Victorian era. This edition offers readers a chance to rediscover or newly appreciate one of the cornerstones of English literature, a novel that continues to resonate with its timeless observations on human nature and the pursuit of happiness.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.