The World's Greatest Novels

Vanity Fair

Part 2 of 4

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English · Historical Fiction, Satire, Drama

William Makepeace Thackeray’s Vanity Fair follows the ambitious and resourceful Becky Sharp as she navigates the social world of early nineteenth-century England. Alongside her, the kind-hearted Amelia Sedley faces the consequences of loyalty, love, and changing fortunes.

This radio presentation brings Thackeray’s satirical novel to listeners as a dramatized literary adaptation. Its world of social climbing, money, marriage, and reputation offers a lively portrait of people trying to secure their place in society.

Thackeray’s sharp humor and keen eye for human vanity give the story both comic bite and emotional depth. The result is a richly observed tale of ambition and affection, with Becky and Amelia’s contrasting paths at its center.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.