The History of Pendennis
by William Makepeace Thackeray
- First published
- 1848
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The History of Pendennis" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel published between 1848-1850. Young Arthur Pendennis leaves his comfortable country home to make his way in London society. Through romantic misadventures, financial missteps, and encounters with rogues and social climbers, Pen navigates the treacherous waters of 19th-century English aristocratic life. Thackeray crafts a satirical bildungsroman featuring memorable characters like the snobbish Major Pendennis and the scheming flirt Blanche Amory, offering sharp insights into human character and the pursuit of fortune.
- Humorous stories
- Autobiographical fiction
- Bildungsromans
- Young men
- Great Britain
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #7265. The History of Pendennis on Wikipedia.
