Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

Pendennis is a bildungsroman by the English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, originally issued in monthly installments before being collected into a book. The story traces the youth and early adulthood of Arthur Pendennis, a young man from a provincial English background who aspires to become a writer and gentleman. The narrative explores his experiences at school, at university, in London literary circles, and in romantic relationships, offering a satirical yet sympathetic portrait of Victorian society. The novel is noted for its autobiographical elements and its commentary on the challenges of artistic ambition and social climbing. more