The Victorian age was characterized by sharp contradictions

Theme: William Makepeace Thackeray of “Vanity Fair”

CONTENTS

Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------3-4

CHAPTER I. William Makepeace Thackeray, his early life and literary career

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   Victorian age in English literature -----------------------------------------5-7
   
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   Literary career of Thackeray ----------------------------------------------8-14
   

CHAPTER II. Vanity Fair- a novel without a hero
2.1 Plot overview of Vanity Fair ------------------------------------------15-20
2.2 Critical analysis of this novel ------------------------------------------21-33

Conclusion -----------------------------------------------------------------------------34

Bibliography -----------------------------------------------------------------------35-36


INTRODUCTION


The aim of the work: The aim of the work is to introduce the history of The Victorian age in English Literature. To expand on description of human morality in William works and to gain more information about their life and literary career. It assists to enlarge knowledge base and to provide all students with a basic knowledge of English literature.
The tasks of the work:

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  To describe the age of which the writers belong to
  
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  To give detailed information about William’s life and literary career
  

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  To analyze works of the writer and display the specific features of the works
  

To involve students attitude to William’s creative works

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  To study critic opinions about the works and investigate their place in English literature
  
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  To provide all students, regardless of their field of study, with a basic knowledge about Brief outline of Victorian Literature, the main authors of Victorian Literature
  

The investigation of the problem: Many scientists and writers investigated and studied William and works with great sympathy. They include Charles Dickens, Charlotte Bronte, Elizabeth Gaskell, George Eliot and others. One of the critics of that time called as “Critical Realism” in William’s works.