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