Works

Works

William Makepeace Thackeray / Sir Leslie Stephen

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9781279558935
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'The History of Pendennis' by William Makepeace Thackeray, is a classic Victorian novel that follows the life and experiences of Arthur Pendennis from his youth to adulthood. This coming-of-age story explores themes of ambition, love, social class, and the complexities of human nature. Through vivid characters and sharp social commentary, Thackeray paints a rich portrait of Victorian society. This edition includes an introduction by Sir Leslie Stephen. Pendennis’s journey is marked by various romantic entanglements and professional pursuits, offering a satirical yet compassionate view of the era’s social mores and literary circles. Thackeray’s wit and keen observations make 'The History of Pendennis' an enduring and insightful read, appealing to those interested in classic literature and historical fiction. This book captures the essence of Victorian England with remarkable clarity and depth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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