Becky Sharp
Becky Sharp, fictional character, an amoral adventuress in William Makepeace Thackerayβs Vanity Fair (1847β48), a novel of the Regency period (roughly the second decade of the 19th century) in England. She has been considered one of the most vivid characters in English literature.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper.
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Article Title:
Becky Sharp
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
27 April 2016
Access Date:
November 14, 2026