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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... Uncle - In informing you of my engagement with Miss Costigan , daughter of J. Chesterfield Costigan , Esq . , of Costiganstown , but , perhaps , better known to you under her professional name of Miss Fotheringay , of the Theatres Royal ...
... Uncle - In informing you of my engagement with Miss Costigan , daughter of J. Chesterfield Costigan , Esq . , of Costiganstown , but , perhaps , better known to you under her professional name of Miss Fotheringay , of the Theatres Royal ...
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... uncle in an instant , and a hundred young faces wondering and giggling , between terror and laughter , turned now to the new - comer and then to the awful Doctor . The Major asked the fifth - form boy to carry his card up to the Doctor ...
... uncle in an instant , and a hundred young faces wondering and giggling , between terror and laughter , turned now to the new - comer and then to the awful Doctor . The Major asked the fifth - form boy to carry his card up to the Doctor ...
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... uncle was for his going back. The Doctor wrote his opinion that it was most important for Arthur's success in after-life that he should know a Greek play thoroughly, but Pen adroitly managed to hint to his mother what a dangerous place ...
... uncle was for his going back. The Doctor wrote his opinion that it was most important for Arthur's success in after-life that he should know a Greek play thoroughly, but Pen adroitly managed to hint to his mother what a dangerous place ...
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... uncle. He had seen Tom Ricketts, of the fourth form, who used to wear a jacket and trousers so ludicrously tight, that the elder boys could not forbear using him in the quality of a butt or 'cockshy'—he had seen this very Ricketts ...
... uncle. He had seen Tom Ricketts, of the fourth form, who used to wear a jacket and trousers so ludicrously tight, that the elder boys could not forbear using him in the quality of a butt or 'cockshy'—he had seen this very Ricketts ...
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... uncle Arthur's come . " " He is , is he ? " said Pen , and she felt him grasp her little hand . He looked round at Smirke with uncommon fierceness , as much as to say , I am ready for him or any man . Mr. Smirke cast up his eyes as ...
... uncle Arthur's come . " " He is , is he ? " said Pen , and she felt him grasp her little hand . He looked round at Smirke with uncommon fierceness , as much as to say , I am ready for him or any man . Mr. Smirke cast up his eyes as ...
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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 |
The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His ... William Makepeace Thackeray Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2015 |
The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends, and His ... William Makepeace Thackeray Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
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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