The History Of Pendennis: His Fortunes And Misfortunes, His Friends And His Greatest Enemy by William Makepeace Thackeray
The novel follows the life and adventures of Arthur Pendennis, a young man from the countryside who ventures into the world to seek his fortune and find his place in society. Starting as a naive and idealistic youth, Pendennis faces various trials and tribulations in love, friendship, and his career, which lead him to maturity and a deeper understanding of himself and those around him. Through his journey, the book explores themes of social class, vanity, and the contrast between appearance and reality, all set against a backdrop of 19th-century British society.
The 3792nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1849
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-900
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- John Lubbock, The Choice of Books (1896) (The Choice of Books (Book))
- James Baldwin, The Book Lover: A Guide to the Best Reading (1910) (Book)