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Written immediately after Vanity Fair, Pendennis has a similar atmosphere of brooding disillusion, tempered by the most jovial of wits. But here Thackeray plunders his own past to create the character of Pendennis and the world in which he lives: from miserable schoolboy to striving journalist, from carefree Oxbridge to the high (and low) life of London. The result is a superbly panoramic blend of people, action and background. The true ebb and flow of life is caught and the credibility of Pen, his worldly uncle, the Major, and many of the other characters, extends far beyond the pages of the novel. Held together by Thackeray's flowing, confident prose, with its conversational ease of tone, Pendennis is as rich a portrait of England in the 1830s and 40s as it is a thorough and thoroughly entertaining self-portrait.
CONTENTS AND GUIDE PROVIDED IN EBOOK ARE:-
1.—SHOWS HOW FIRST LOVE MAY INTERRUPT BREAKFAST
2.—A PEDIGREE AND OTHER FAMILY MATTERS
3.—IN WHICH PENDENNIS APPEARS AS A VERY YOUNG MAN INDEED
4.—MRS. HALLER
5.—MRS. HALLER AT HOME
6.—CONTAINS BOTH LOVE AND WAR
7.—IN WHICH THE MAJOR MAKES HIS APPEARANCE
8.—IN WHICH PEN IS KEPT WAITING AT THE DOOR, WHILE THE READER IS INFORMED WHO LITTLE LAURA WAS
9.—IN WHICH THE MAJOR OPENS THE CAMPAIGN
10.—FACING THE ENEMY
11.—NEGOTIATION
12.—IN WHICH A SHOOTING MATCH IS PROPOSED
13.—A CRISIS
14.—IN WHICH MISS FOTHERINGAY MAKES A NEW ENGAGEMENT
15.—THE HAPPY VILLAGE
16.—MORE STORMS IN THE PUDDLE
17.—WHICH CONCLUDES THE FIRST PART OF THIS HISTORY
18.—ALMA MATER
19.—PENDENNIS OF BONIFACE
20.—RAKE'S PROGRESS
21.—FLIGHT AFTER DEFEAT
22.—PRODIGAL'S RETURN
23.—NEW FACES 217
24.—A LITTLE INNOCENT 233
25.—CONTAINS BOTH LOVE AND JEALOUSY 243
26.—A HOUSE FULL OF VISITORS
27.—CONTAINS SOME BALL PRACTICING
28.—WHICH IS BOTH QUARRELSOME AND SENTIMENTAL
29.—BABYLON
30.—THE KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE
31.—OLD AND NEW ACQUAINTANCES
32.—IN WHICH THE PRINTER'S DEVIL COMES TO THE DOOR
33.—WHICH IS PASSED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF LUDGATE HILL
34.—IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET STREET
35.—A DINNER IN THE ROW
36.—THE PALL MALL GAZETTE
37.—WHERE PEN APPEARS IN TOWN AND COUNTRY
38.—IN WHICH THE SYLPH REAPPEARS
39.—IN WHICH COLONEL ALTAMONT APPEARS AND DISAPPEARS
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A History of Pendennis, Volume 1Introduction
A History of Pendennis is a novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1848-1850. The novel follows the life and development of Arthur Pendennis, a young man who aspires to become a writer.
Plot Summary
The novel begins with Arthur's childhood in Clavering, a small English town. Arthur's father, a doctor, dies when Arthur is young, leaving his son in the care of his mother, Helen, and his guardian, Major Pendennis.
Arthur is a sensitive and imaginative boy, but he is also prone to fits of temper and selfishness. He is educated at Grey Friars School, where he befriends George Warrington, a cynical and worldly-wise young man.
After graduating from Grey Friars, Arthur goes to Cambridge University, where he continues his studies and further develops his writing skills. He also falls in love with Blanche Amory, a beautiful but shallow young woman.
Arthur's relationship with Blanche is doomed from the start. Blanche is only interested in Arthur for his money and social status, and she eventually breaks his heart.
After graduating from Cambridge, Arthur moves to London to pursue a career as a writer. He struggles to find success at first, but he eventually achieves his dream of becoming a published author.
Characters
* Arthur Pendennis: The protagonist of the novel, a young man who aspires to become a writer.
* Helen Pendennis: Arthur's mother, a kind and loving woman.
* Major Pendennis: Arthur's guardian, a retired army officer.
* George Warrington: Arthur's friend, a cynical and worldly-wise young man.
* Blanche Amory: A beautiful but shallow young woman who breaks Arthur's heart.
Themes
* The importance of family and friendship: Arthur's relationships with his mother, guardian, and friends play a significant role in his life.
* The dangers of love: Arthur's relationship with Blanche Amory teaches him the importance of finding true love.
* The challenges of pursuing a career as a writer: Arthur struggles to find success as a writer, but he eventually achieves his dream.
Style
A History of Pendennis is written in a satirical and humorous style. Thackeray uses irony and wit to criticize the social and political customs of his time.
Critical Reception
A History of Pendennis was a critical and commercial success. The novel was praised for its realistic characters, its witty dialogue, and its insightful social commentary.
Legacy
A History of Pendennis is considered one of Thackeray's greatest works. It is still widely read and enjoyed today.
Read eBook A History of Pendennis volume 1 by Thackeray with our eReader App.
Written immediately after Vanity Fair, Pendennis has a similar atmosphere of brooding disillusion, tempered by the most jovial of wits. But here Thackeray plunders his own past to create the character of Pendennis and the world in which he lives: from miserable schoolboy to striving journalist, from carefree Oxbridge to the high (and low) life of London. The result is a superbly panoramic blend of people, action and background. The true ebb and flow of life is caught and the credibility of Pen, his worldly uncle, the Major, and many of the other characters, extends far beyond the pages of the novel. Held together by Thackeray's flowing, confident prose, with its conversational ease of tone, Pendennis is as rich a portrait of England in the 1830s and 40s as it is a thorough and thoroughly entertaining self-portrait.
CONTENTS AND GUIDE PROVIDED IN EBOOK ARE:-
1.—SHOWS HOW FIRST LOVE MAY INTERRUPT BREAKFAST
2.—A PEDIGREE AND OTHER FAMILY MATTERS
3.—IN WHICH PENDENNIS APPEARS AS A VERY YOUNG MAN INDEED
4.—MRS. HALLER
5.—MRS. HALLER AT HOME
6.—CONTAINS BOTH LOVE AND WAR
7.—IN WHICH THE MAJOR MAKES HIS APPEARANCE
8.—IN WHICH PEN IS KEPT WAITING AT THE DOOR, WHILE THE READER IS INFORMED WHO LITTLE LAURA WAS
9.—IN WHICH THE MAJOR OPENS THE CAMPAIGN
10.—FACING THE ENEMY
11.—NEGOTIATION
12.—IN WHICH A SHOOTING MATCH IS PROPOSED
13.—A CRISIS
14.—IN WHICH MISS FOTHERINGAY MAKES A NEW ENGAGEMENT
15.—THE HAPPY VILLAGE
16.—MORE STORMS IN THE PUDDLE
17.—WHICH CONCLUDES THE FIRST PART OF THIS HISTORY
18.—ALMA MATER
19.—PENDENNIS OF BONIFACE
20.—RAKE'S PROGRESS
21.—FLIGHT AFTER DEFEAT
22.—PRODIGAL'S RETURN
23.—NEW FACES 217
24.—A LITTLE INNOCENT 233
25.—CONTAINS BOTH LOVE AND JEALOUSY 243
26.—A HOUSE FULL OF VISITORS
27.—CONTAINS SOME BALL PRACTICING
28.—WHICH IS BOTH QUARRELSOME AND SENTIMENTAL
29.—BABYLON
30.—THE KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE
31.—OLD AND NEW ACQUAINTANCES
32.—IN WHICH THE PRINTER'S DEVIL COMES TO THE DOOR
33.—WHICH IS PASSED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF LUDGATE HILL
34.—IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET STREET
35.—A DINNER IN THE ROW
36.—THE PALL MALL GAZETTE
37.—WHERE PEN APPEARS IN TOWN AND COUNTRY
38.—IN WHICH THE SYLPH REAPPEARS
39.—IN WHICH COLONEL ALTAMONT APPEARS AND DISAPPEARS
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eReader will give you a unique experience because it contains a very wide selection of amazing features that you will love. And the best thing is that our Full eBook app is free and you can enjoy reading any eBook you want without paying any subscription fees or monthly fees.
eReader classy ebook has a great white and black background to let you read books in day or night as much as you want without hurting your eyes and it will also let you edit the text size and choose any font you feel comfortable with. Not only that! Our app contains a very powerful PDF reader that will let you continue reading your PDF eBooks with all the stunning features that we have inside!
eReader classy ebooks is a great eBook reader because it contains a great feature to interdict anyone from distracting you while reading an eBook and will also let you save any content or chapter you want as you can have an easy access to it later.
What are you waiting for? Download eReader and enjoy the best eBook Reader app ever!
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.0
Last updated on Jul 27, 2023
New Release
A History of Pendennis, Volume 1Introduction
A History of Pendennis is a novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1848-1850. The novel follows the life and development of Arthur Pendennis, a young man who aspires to become a writer.
Plot Summary
The novel begins with Arthur's childhood in Clavering, a small English town. Arthur's father, a doctor, dies when Arthur is young, leaving his son in the care of his mother, Helen, and his guardian, Major Pendennis.
Arthur is a sensitive and imaginative boy, but he is also prone to fits of temper and selfishness. He is educated at Grey Friars School, where he befriends George Warrington, a cynical and worldly-wise young man.
After graduating from Grey Friars, Arthur goes to Cambridge University, where he continues his studies and further develops his writing skills. He also falls in love with Blanche Amory, a beautiful but shallow young woman.
Arthur's relationship with Blanche is doomed from the start. Blanche is only interested in Arthur for his money and social status, and she eventually breaks his heart.
After graduating from Cambridge, Arthur moves to London to pursue a career as a writer. He struggles to find success at first, but he eventually achieves his dream of becoming a published author.
Characters
* Arthur Pendennis: The protagonist of the novel, a young man who aspires to become a writer.
* Helen Pendennis: Arthur's mother, a kind and loving woman.
* Major Pendennis: Arthur's guardian, a retired army officer.
* George Warrington: Arthur's friend, a cynical and worldly-wise young man.
* Blanche Amory: A beautiful but shallow young woman who breaks Arthur's heart.
Themes
* The importance of family and friendship: Arthur's relationships with his mother, guardian, and friends play a significant role in his life.
* The dangers of love: Arthur's relationship with Blanche Amory teaches him the importance of finding true love.
* The challenges of pursuing a career as a writer: Arthur struggles to find success as a writer, but he eventually achieves his dream.
Style
A History of Pendennis is written in a satirical and humorous style. Thackeray uses irony and wit to criticize the social and political customs of his time.
Critical Reception
A History of Pendennis was a critical and commercial success. The novel was praised for its realistic characters, its witty dialogue, and its insightful social commentary.
Legacy
A History of Pendennis is considered one of Thackeray's greatest works. It is still widely read and enjoyed today.
