At Vanity Fair
Kirsty Milne
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At Vanity Fair
by Kirsty Milne, Sharon Achinstein
Published
2017
Publisher
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Pages
238
ISBN-13
9781107513686
Description
"At Vanity Fair tells the story of Bunyan's powerful metaphor, exploring how Vanity Fair was transformed from an emblem of sin and persecution into a showcase for celebrity, wealth and power. This literary history, focusing on reception, adaptation and influence, traces the fictional representation of Vanity Fair over three centuries from John Bunyan's masterpiece, The Pilgrim's Progress (1678), to William Makepeace Thackeray's own Vanity Fair (1847-8). It explores the influence of anonymous journalists and booksellers alongside well-known authors including Ben Jonson, Samuel Richardson and Thomas Carlyle. Over time, Bunyan's dystopian fantasy has been altered and repurposed to characterise consumer capitalism, channelling memories that inform and unsettle modern hedonism. By tracking the idea of 'Vanity Fair' against this shifting background, the book illuminates the relationship between the individual and the collective imagination, between what is culturally available and what is creatively impelled"--
Subjects
The Pilgrim's Progress
Grace abounding to the chief of sinners
Dangerous journey
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
Bunyan Characters
Bunyan Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in At Vanity Fair?
This edition of At Vanity Fair has approximately 238 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read At Vanity Fair?
For most readers, At Vanity Fair typically takes between 4h 58m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,500 words
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What is the word count of At Vanity Fair?
The estimated word count for At Vanity Fair is approximately 59,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of At Vanity Fair?
At Vanity Fair was written by Kirsty Milne, Sharon Achinstein.
When was At Vanity Fair published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.