NovelsA History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemyWilliam Makepeace Thackeray

Novels

A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy

by William Makepeace Thackeray

It follows young Arthur Pendennis as he navigates the pitfalls of English society, from a youthful infatuation with an older actress to extravagant university life and London's literary world.

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"A History of Pendennis, Volume 1" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel published between 1848-1850. It follows young Arthur Pendennis as he navigates the pitfalls of English society, from a youthful infatuation with an older actress to extravagant university life and London's literary world. Surrounded by memorable characters—including his snobbish uncle Major Pendennis and various romantic interests—Arthur must mature beyond his sheltered upbringing. This bildungsroman offers Thackeray's characteristic satirical examination of ambition, social climbing, and the journey toward adulthood in nineteenth-century England.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 611 pages