“The moral world has no particular objection to vice, but an insuperable repugnance to hearing vice called by its proper name.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
Vanity Fair: (A Modern Library E-Book)
This novel, set in the early 19th century, follows the lives of two women, Amelia Sedley and Becky Sharp, as they navigate the complexities of high society. It delves into the intricacies of social class and the pursuit of wealth and status, offering a satirical look at the human condition. more
Author
William Makepeace Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray was a prominent British novelist of the Victorian era, born on July 18, 1811, in India, and died on December 24, 1863. He is known for his satirical and humorous writing style and is considered one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. His most famous work, 'Vanity Fair', is regarded as a classic of English literature. more
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