The History Of Pendennis: His Fortunes And Misfortunes, His Friends And His Greatest Enemy
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, 1892
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor marks and specks on boards. Light foxing on book block. Clean text.
The Victorian classic The History Of Pendennis: His Fortunes And Misfortunes, His Friends And His Greatest Enemy chronicles the tumultuous coming-of-age of Arthur Pendennis. This sprawling narrative presents a vivid portrait of 19th-century English society, detailing the protagonist's navigation through love, ambition, and disillusionment. Thackeray masterfully illustrates the complexities of human relationships, from loyal friendships to bitter rivalries, including the enigmatic 'greatest enemy' hinted at in the title. Through Pendennis's experiences, the novel uncovers the hypocrisies and moral dilemmas inherent in the era's social climbing and personal development, offering a sharp, satirical commentary on the human condition.
Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, 1892
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor marks and specks on boards. Light foxing on book block. Clean text.
The Victorian classic The History Of Pendennis: His Fortunes And Misfortunes, His Friends And His Greatest Enemy chronicles the tumultuous coming-of-age of Arthur Pendennis. This sprawling narrative presents a vivid portrait of 19th-century English society, detailing the protagonist's navigation through love, ambition, and disillusionment. Thackeray masterfully illustrates the complexities of human relationships, from loyal friendships to bitter rivalries, including the enigmatic 'greatest enemy' hinted at in the title. Through Pendennis's experiences, the novel uncovers the hypocrisies and moral dilemmas inherent in the era's social climbing and personal development, offering a sharp, satirical commentary on the human condition.