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The History of Pendennis, Volume 2William Makepeace Thackeray

The History of Pendennis, Volume 2

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Original author: William Makepeace Thackeray

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"The History of Pendennis, Volume 2" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel published between 1848-1850. This bildungsroman follows young Arthur Pendennis as he navigates London society, pursuing literary ambitions while entangled in romantic complications. From flirtations with the manipulative Blanche Amory to an innocent attachment with working-class Fanny Bolton, Pen's choices test his character and threaten family bonds. Meanwhile, his cynical uncle schemes, dark secrets emerge about the Clavering family, and misunderstandings drive wedges between those who love him most.

The History of Pendennis, Volume 2, by William Makepeace Thackeray. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #9904.

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36 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter I: Relates to Mr. Harry Foker's Affairs5,346 words
  2. 2.Chapter II3,975 words
  3. 3.Chapter III: Contains a Novel Incident5,277 words
  4. 4.Chapter IV: Alsatia3,499 words
  5. 5.Chapter V4,986 words
  6. 6.Chapter VI: A Chapter of Conversations6,463 words
  7. 7.Chapter VII: Miss Amory's Partners6,152 words
  8. 8.Chapter VIII: Monseigneur S'amuse6,469 words
  9. 9.Chapter IX: A Visit of Politeness2,575 words
  10. 10.Chapter X: In Shepherd's Inn2,652 words
  11. 11.Chapter XI: In or Near the Temple Garden3,704 words
  12. 12.Chapter XII: The Happy Village Again2,751 words
  13. 13.Chapter XIII5,223 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIV: A Critical Chapter4,350 words
  15. 15.Chapter XV: Convalescence5,566 words
  16. 16.Chapter XVI: Fanny's Occupation's Gone4,805 words
  17. 17.Chapter XVII5,151 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVIII: Foreign Ground5,311 words
  1. 19.Chapter XIX: "fairoaks to Let."10,305 words
  2. 20.Chapter XXI: Explanations3,149 words
  3. 21.Chapter XXII: Conversations6,212 words
  4. 22.Chapter XXIII: The Way of the World6,920 words
  5. 23.Chapter XXIV5,885 words
  6. 24.Chapter XXV: Phillis and Corydon2,243 words
  7. 25.Chapter XXVI: Temptation5,030 words
  8. 26.Chapter XXVII: In Which Pen Begins His Canvass3,843 words
  9. 27.Chapter XXVIII5,871 words
  10. 28.Chapter XXIX4,767 words
  11. 29.Chapter XXX3,498 words
  12. 30.Chapter XXXI: In Which Pendennis Counts His Eggs2,618 words
  13. 31.Chapter XXXII: Fiat Justitia3,299 words
  14. 32.Chapter XXXIII: In Which the Deck Begins to Clear3,364 words
  15. 33.Chapter XXXIV: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Huxter4,594 words
  16. 34.Chapter XXXV2,854 words
  17. 35.Chapter XXXVI: A Chapter of Match-Making3,428 words
  18. 36.Chapter XXXVII: Exeunt Omnes9,034 words