About “The Bonfire of the Vanities”
The Bonfire of the Vanities is a 1987 satirical novel by Tom Wolfe. It explores themes of ambition, racism, social class, politics, and greed in 1980s New York City. The story follows three main characters: Sherman McCoy, a WASP bond trader; Larry Kramer, a Jewish assistant district attorney; and Peter Fallow, a British expatriate journalist. The novel uses these characters to examine the complexities of life in a rapidly changing urban environment.
Book details
- Published
- 2010
- Latest edition
- 2010 · ISBN 9780099541271
- ISBN
- 9780099541271
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | The Bonfire of the Vanities | 2010 | 9780099541271 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Bonfire of the Vanities | 2010 | 9780099541271 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Bonfire of the Vanities | 2008 | 9780312427573 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Bonfire of the Vanities | 2004 | 9780312427573 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Bonfire of the Vanities | 2002 | 9780330491938 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Bonfire of the Vanities | 2001 | 9780553381344 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Bonfire of the Vanities | 1999 | 9780613171151 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bonfire of the Vanities | 1994 | 9781856862875 | Buy on Amazon | |
| | The Bonfire of the Vanities | 1990 | 9780553275971 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Bonfire of the Vanities | 1990 | 9780330305730 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Bonfire of the Vanities?
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe has 720 pages.