The History of Pendennis, Volume 2 His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy

Languageen
First published2006-02-01
RightsPublic domain in the USA.
Gutenberg ID#9904

Description

"The History of Pendennis, Volume 2" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel published between 1848-1850. This bildungsroman follows young Arthur Pendennis as he navigates London society, pursuing literary ambitions while entangled in romantic complications. From flirtations with the manipulative Blanche Amory to an innocent attachment with working-class Fanny Bolton, Pen's choices test his character and threaten family bonds. Meanwhile, his cynical uncle schemes, dark secrets emerge about the Clavering family, and misunderstandings drive wedges between those who love him most. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

  • Humorous stories
  • Autobiographical fiction
  • Bildungsromans
  • Young men -- Fiction
  • Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Fiction
  • PR

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