“Could the best and kindest of us who depart from the earth have an opportunity of revisiting it, I suppose he or she (assuming that any Vanity Fair feelings subsist in the sphere whither we are bound) would have a pang of mortification at finding how soon our survivors were consoled.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
Vanity Fair: A Novel Without a Hero
Vanity Fair is a satirical novel that delves into the lives of various individuals in early 19th-century England. The story follows the fortunes and misfortunes of Becky Sharp and Josiah Bounderby, highlighting the corrupting influence of wealth and power. The novel is renowned for its wit, social commentary, and intricate plot. 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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