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Victorian-Era Fiction

A History of Pendennis, Volume 1

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    William Makepeace Thackeray's A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 is a Victorian-set fiction novel. Readers will find themes of bildungsromans and young men.

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    "A History of Pendennis, Volume 1" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel published between 1848-1850. It follows young Arthur Pendennis as he navigates the pitfalls of English society, from a youthful infatuation with an older actress to extravagant university life and London's literary world. Surrounded by memorable characters—including his snobbish uncle Major Pendennis and various romantic interests—Arthur must mature beyond his sheltered upbringing. This bildungsroman offers Thackeray's characteristic satirical examination of ambition, social climbing, and the journey toward adulthood in nineteenth-century England.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Humorous stories
    • Autobiographical fiction
    • Bildungsromans
    • Young men
    • Great Britain, History, Victoria, 1837-1901

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    A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 was written by William Makepeace Thackeray.

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