Episodes 67
Avg. Duration 28m
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Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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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 character name mix-ups and intricate plot details that can perplex modern readers.

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067 - Which Contains Births Marriages and Deaths

Jan 13, 2026 58m Transcript

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…

066 - Amantium Irae

Jan 12, 2026 44m Transcript

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…

065 - Full of Business and Pleasure

Jan 11, 2026 23m Transcript

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…

064 - A Vagabond Chapter

Jan 10, 2026 49m Transcript

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…

063 - In Which We Meet An Old Acquaintance

Jan 09, 2026 33m Transcript

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…

062 - Am Rhein

Jan 08, 2026 27m Transcript

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…

061 - In Which Two Lights Are Put Out

Jan 07, 2026 37m Transcript

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…

060 - Returns to the Genteel World

Jan 06, 2026 15m Transcript

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…

059 - The Old Piano

Jan 05, 2026 27m Transcript

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…

058 - Our Friend the Major

Jan 04, 2026 28m Transcript

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…

057 - Eothen

Jan 03, 2026 20m Transcript

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…

056 - Georgy is Made a Gentleman

Jan 02, 2026 29m Transcript

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…

055 - In Which the Same Subject is Pursued

Jan 01, 2026 39m Transcript

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…

054 - Sunday After the Battle

Dec 31, 2025 29m Transcript

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…

053 - A Rescue And A Catastrophe

Dec 30, 2025 27m Transcript

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…

052 - In Which Lord Steyne Shows Himself In A Most Amiable Light

Dec 29, 2025 30m Transcript

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…

051 - In Which a Charade Is Acted Which May or May Not Puzzle the Reader

Dec 28, 2025 59m Transcript

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…

050 - Contains a Vulgar Incident

Dec 27, 2025 25m Transcript

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…

049 - In Which we Enjoy Three Courses and a Desert

Dec 26, 2025 19m Transcript

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…

048 - In Which the Reader Is Introduced to the Very Best of Company

Dec 25, 2025 30m Transcript

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…

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