060 - Returns to the Genteel World

About this episode

This episode explores the vibrant world of Regency England through the story of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley in Vanity Fair.

Step into the vibrant world of Regency England with Vanity Fair, one of the pinnacle works of Victorian literature. Follow the ambitious and cunning Becky Sharp as she navigates the treacherous waters of social status and wealth, alongside her kind-hearted friend Amelia Sedley. From their days at boarding school to the bustling society of Vanity Fair, this tale reveals the complexities of ambition, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness during the Napoleonic Wars. - Summary by Helen Taylor

People in this episode

Host: Helen Taylor

Topics covered

• Regency England
• Victorian literature
• social status
• wealth
• ambition
• friendship
• pursuit of happiness

Keywords

• Vanity Fair
• Becky Sharp
• Amelia Sedley
• Regency England
• Victorian literature
• social status
• wealth
• ambition
• friendship
• Napoleonic Wars

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Vanity Fair

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