The History of Pendennis

By Thackeray William Makepeace

The novel tells the story of Arthur Pendennis, a young man growing up in the fictional town of Endelstow, Cornwall. The novel follows Arthur's adventures and misadventures throughout his younger adulthood, as he pursues a literary career and courts various women in London. As he matures, Arthur learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, responsibility, love, and self-discovery.