Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray

Vanity Fair is one of the most distinguished works written by William Makepeace Thackeray. The novel satirises whole swaths of humanity while retaining a light touch. It also features Thackeray's most memorable character, the engagingly roguish Becky Sharp. The novel is considered a classic of English literature, presenting a panoramic portrait of English society of the time.