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This book is a collection of short stories and short stories by the well-known author of "Vanity Fair" Thackeray, which is translated and published for the first time in China. In a unique way and angle, the work provides an in-depth and detailed description and revelation of human nature and the common snobbish behavior in society. "The Little Banquet at the Timmins House" allows us to see how things like treating guests to dinner in society are deeply affected by "snobbery", which is also true today. The plot of the novel is vivid and humorous. "Deadly Boots" tells the story of the snobbish protagonist who, under the influence of pursuing money and society, encounters setbacks and misfortunes because of a pair of boots, which ultimately puts his life in trouble. The novel fully reflects the author's writing characteristics and personality in his representative works such as "Vanity Fair" and is quite enlightening. "The Hogerty Diamond" is a rare novella. The story surrounding a diamond allows readers to see all kinds of characters with different snobbish faces. The characters in the story can be seen even today, which is what makes a classic masterpiece extraordinary. Thackeray is indeed worthy of being a master of describing snobbery, a human weakness. His exposure of this common and typical phenomenon is profound, showing the enduring charm of his work.