Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Pendennis, His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy is a novel by the renowned English author, William Makepeace Thackeray. It was first published in 1848 and follows the life of Arthur Pendennis, a young man from a modest background who aspires to be a gentleman and make his mark in the world.The novel is set in the early 19th century and spans several decades, chronicling Pendennis' journey from his youth in the small town of Clavering to his eventual success as a writer and journalist in London. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including his best friend, the roguish George Warrington, and his greatest enemy, the scheming and manipulative Lord Steyne.As Pendennis navigates the highs and lows of his personal and professional life, Thackeray offers a penetrating critique of the social mores and class divisions of Victorian England. The novel is also notable for its vividly drawn characters, its sharp wit and satire, and its exploration of themes such as ambition, love, and the corrupting influence of power.Overall, The History of Pendennis, His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy is a richly detailed and engaging portrait of a young man's journey through life, and a masterful work of Victorian literature.1850. With illustrations on wood by the author. Vanity Fair is Thackeray's masterpiece, but he also showed great skill in writing historical fiction with fine attention to period manners and customs and a dispassionate sympathy for his character's actions. The History of Pendennis concerns a young man of moderate status and his pursuit of wealth and happiness who becomes distracted by women and partying when he should be studying at university. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
