The History of PendennisGood Press, 21.11.2019 - 817 Seiten In 'The History of Pendennis' by William Makepeace Thackeray, readers are taken on a journey through the life of the ambitious protagonist, Arthur Pendennis, as he navigates the challenges of society and the pursuit of his own personal desires. Thackeray's novel is a satirical yet insightful exploration of class, wealth, and morality in 19th-century England, presented in a witty and engaging narrative style that seamlessly blends humor with poignant social commentary. The novel's detailed character studies and intricate plot demonstrate Thackeray's mastery of psychological depth and his ability to capture the complexities of human nature. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, 'The History of Pendennis' is a rich and compelling work that offers readers a nuanced portrait of a man's journey towards self-discovery and personal fulfillment. William Makepeace Thackeray's own experiences as a satirist and observer of social dynamics undoubtedly informed his creation of this insightful and thought-provoking novel. With its engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and astute social critique, 'The History of Pendennis' comes highly recommended to readers interested in Victorian literature and the intricacies of human behavior. |
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... London season, Major Arthur Pendennis came over from his lodgings, according to his custom, to breakfast at a certain Club in Pall Mall, of which he was a chief ornament. As he was one of the finest judges of wine in England, and a man ...
... London season, Major Arthur Pendennis came over from his lodgings, according to his custom, to breakfast at a certain Club in Pall Mall, of which he was a chief ornament. As he was one of the finest judges of wine in England, and a man ...
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... London perfumery. For these facts a few folks at Clavering could vouch, where people's memories were more tenacious, perhaps, than they are in a great bustling metropolis. And yet that little apothecary who sold a stray customer a ...
... London perfumery. For these facts a few folks at Clavering could vouch, where people's memories were more tenacious, perhaps, than they are in a great bustling metropolis. And yet that little apothecary who sold a stray customer a ...
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... London, and the fashion. He always brought down the last news of the nobility, and was in the constant habit of dining with lords and great folks. He spoke of such with soldierlike respect and decorum. He would say, “My Lord Bareacres ...
... London, and the fashion. He always brought down the last news of the nobility, and was in the constant habit of dining with lords and great folks. He spoke of such with soldierlike respect and decorum. He would say, “My Lord Bareacres ...
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... London coaches drove up, which in those early days used to set off from the George, Mr. Foker flung the coffee-room window open, and called the guards and coachmen by their Christian names, too, asking about their respective families ...
... London coaches drove up, which in those early days used to set off from the George, Mr. Foker flung the coffee-room window open, and called the guards and coachmen by their Christian names, too, asking about their respective families ...
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... London stars, who came down occasionally to Chatteris, was great in the character of the 'Stranger.' He was attired in the tight pantaloons and Hessian boots which the stage legend has given to that injured man, with a large cloak and ...
... London stars, who came down occasionally to Chatteris, was great in the character of the 'Stranger.' He was attired in the tight pantaloons and Hessian boots which the stage legend has given to that injured man, with a large cloak and ...
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The Knights of the Temple | |
Old and new Acquaintances | |
In which the Printers Devil comes to the Door | |
Which is passed in the Neighbourhood of Ludgate Hill | |
In which the History still hovers about Fleet Street | |
Dinner in the | |
The Pall Mall Gazette | |
Where Pen appears in Town and Country | |
Buy now and read | |
In which Pen is kept waiting at the Door while the Reader is informed who little Laura | |
In which the Major opens the Campaign | |
Facing the Enemy | |
Negotiation | |
In which a Shooting Match is proposed | |
A Crisis | |
In which Miss Fotheringay makes a new Engagement | |
The happy Village | |
More Storms in the Puddle | |
Which concludes the first Part of this History | |
Alma Mater | |
Pendennis of Boniface | |
Rakes Progress | |
Flight after Defeat | |
Prodigals Return | |
New Faces | |
A Little Innocent | |
Contains both Love and Jealousy | |
A House full of Visitors | |
Contains some Ballpractising | |
Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental | |
Babylon | |
In which the Sylph reappears | |
Part of Mr Strongs business in life was to procure this money | |
Colonel Altamont appears and disappears | |
Relates to Mr Harry Fokers Affairs | |
Carries the Reader both to Richmond and Greenwich | |
Contains a novel Incident | |
Alsatia | |
In which the Colonel narrates some of his Adventures | |
A Chapter of Conversations | |
Miss Amorys Partners | |
Monseigneur samuse | |
A Visit of Politeness | |
In Shepherds | |
Or near the Temple Garden | |
The happy Village again | |
Which had very nearly been the last of the Story | |
A critical Chapter | |
Convalescence | |
Fannys Occupations gone | |
In which Fanny engages a new Medical | |
Foreign Ground | |
Fairoaks to let | |
Old Friends | |
Explanations | |
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The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes And Misfortunes, His Friends And His ... J I M Stewart,William Thackeray Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 1986 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
acquaintance admiration ain't Altamont Arthur Pendennis asked Baronet Baymouth beautiful began Bingley Blanche blushed Bolton Bows Bungay called Captain Costigan carriage Chatteris Clavering family Colonel cried daughter dear delighted dine dinner Doctor Portman door eyes face Fairoaks Fanny father Foker girl Glanders Grosvenor Place hand heard heart Helen honest honour Huxter kind knew Lady Clavering laughed Laura letters live London looked Lord Lord Steyne Major Pendennis mamma marry Miss Amory Miss Costigan Miss Fotheringay morning mother never night Oxbridge Pall Mall Gazette Pen's Pendennis's perhaps play pleasure Pontypool poor pretty Pynsent Rosenbad round Saint Boniface sate Shandon Sir Francis Clavering Smirke Table of Contents talk tell thought told took uncle voice Wagg walked Warrington widow woman wonder word young fellow young gentleman young lady