Publisher's Synopsis
* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings by renowned artists, Thackeray's epic masterpiece tells the story of Arthur Pendennis, a young English gentlemen who heads to London with the hope of making his fortune and his many adventures thereafter. It's a brilliantly witty satire on nineteenth century aristocratic society - its snobbishness and conservatism - and is a genuinely entertaining read. Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's modern readers as it would have been when first published over 150 years ago, the novel is one of the great works of English literature and continues to be widely read throughout the world.* This meticulous edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images of classic works of art carefully selected by our team of professional editors.
