Publisher's Synopsis
The Newcomes is a novel written by William Makepeace Thackeray, originally published in 1855. The story follows the lives of the Newcome family, a wealthy and respected British family, as they navigate the social and political landscape of Victorian England.The patriarch of the family, Colonel Thomas Newcome, is a retired soldier who is highly respected for his integrity and honor. His son, Clive, is a young man who is trying to find his place in the world and establish himself as a successful artist. The novel also features a cast of colorful characters, including the scheming and manipulative Lady Kew, the kind-hearted and loyal Ethel Newcome, and the charming but morally questionable Barnes Newcome.Throughout the novel, Thackeray explores themes of love, family, ambition, and the corrupting influence of money and power. He also provides a detailed and vivid portrayal of Victorian society, with its rigid class structure and complex social rules.The Newcomes is widely regarded as one of Thackeray's finest works and is considered a classic of English literature. It is a rich and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian England and the lives of its most privileged and influential citizens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
