"Vanity Fair" is a novel by English author William Makepeace Thackeray, first published as a serial from 1847 to 1848. The novel is a satirical and panoramic look at early 19th-century British society, particularly focusing on the lives of two women, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and social climbing. Thackeray's work is known for its wit, sharp social commentary, and memorable characters.