{"title":"William Makepeace Thackeray","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam Makepeace Thackeray offers a rich exploration of Victorian society through his keenly observed narratives and unforgettable characters. His works, such as the celebrated \u003cem\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e, blend satire and social commentary to illuminate the complexities of human ambition and folly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect incisive general fiction that balances wit with a sharp eye for detail, revealing the intricacies of class and character in 19th-century England. Thackeray's storytelling invites reflection on both the humour and the pathos of life’s pursuits.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vanity-fair-by-william-makepeace-thackeray-9780198727712","title":"Vanity Fair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I think I could be a good woman if I had five thousand a year.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecky Sharp is sharp, calculating, and determined to succeed. Craving wealth and a position in society, she charms, hoodwinks, and manipulates everyone she meets, rising in the world as she attaches herself to a succession of rich men. Becky's fortunes are contrasted with those of her best friend Amelia, who has none of Becky's wit and vitality, but whose gentle-heartedness attracts the devotion of the loyal Dobbin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet during the Napoleonic wars, \u003cem\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e follows Becky as she cuts a swathe through Regency society. Thackeray paints a panoramic portrait of the age, with war, money, and national identity his great subjects. The battle for social success is as fierce as the battle of Waterloo, and its casualties as stricken. The satire is at once biting and profound, sparing none in a clear-eyed exposure of a world on the make. Thackeray's scepticism of human motives borders on cynicism, yet \u003cem\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e is among the funniest novels of the Victorian age. This new edition includes all Thackeray's original illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003c\/strong\u003e For over 100 years, Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648156975340,"sku":"9780198727712","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780198727712-vanity-fair.jpg?v=1779250722"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/william-makepeace-thackeray.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}