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Vanity Fair A Novel without a Hero is a brilliant satire by William Makepeace Thackeray that explores the intricacies of early 19th-century English society. Originally published as a serial over 20 monthly parts from January 1847 to July 1848, Thackeray aimed to entertain while also providing insightful commentary on the human condition. The novels engaging narrator and Thackerays correspondence reveal his intention to offer both amusement and reflection. Today, Vanity Fair stands as a classic of English literature, though some critics note its structural challenges, including occasional ...

Vanity Fair, with its rich cast of characters, takes place on the snakes-and-ladders board of life. Amelia Sedley, daughter of a wealthy merchant, has a loving mother to supervise her courtship. Becky Sharp, an orphan, has to use her wit, charm, and resourcefulness to escape from her destiny as a governess. This she does ruthlessly, musing: "I think I could become a good woman, if I had 5000 pounds a year."

¿Cuál es la distancia más corta entre dos personas que no se conocen, no viven en el mismo lugar y no se han visto jamás? Un libro. Un libro es la mejor excusa para arrancar una buena conversación. Y eso es lo que hacemos dos veces al mes en Hasta aquí puedo leer: ponerle voz al silencioso acto de leer. Si eres de los que sale de casa con una novela, con la esperanza de tener un momento para leer otro capítulo… Si tienes la mesilla llena de libros que te esperan como el más paciente de los amigos… éste es tu lugar. Cuélate con nosotros en lo que las páginas esconden. Bienvenido...

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In this engaging episode of Little Women Podcast, Niina and Emily delve deep into the thought-provoking chapter "Vanity Fair" from Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women. Join them as they explore Meg's transformative experience at the ball, where she’s swept into the dazzling world of wealth and glamour. As the rich girls dress her up in their finest attire, Meg is faced with an internal conflict that challenges her values and ambitions.