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The Bonfire of the Vanities

Literary Fiction

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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.

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Published
2010
Latest edition
2010 · ISBN 9780099541271
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9780099541271
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How many pages is The Bonfire of the Vanities?

The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe has 720 pages.

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