The Newcomes: Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family by William Makepeace Thackeray. Edited by Arthur Pendennis (HQ108)

Circa 1910: Hardcover / Very Good Condition / Illustrated throughout

Original red cloth with gilt titles and decoration on the spine. 892 + very clean and bright pages. Boards slightly rubbed and faded with time and bumped on the corners consistent with age. (HQ108)

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"The Newcomes: Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel set in the mid-19th century. The book explores the lives, relationships, and societal standings of the Newcome family, primarily focusing on Colonel Thomas Newcome, his son Clive, and the challenges they face within a rapidly changing society. Through the lens of their experiences, Thackeray delves into themes of virtue, social expectation, and the follies of human nature. The opening of the novel introduces a whimsical fable-like overture involving various animals, including a crow, a frog, a wolf, and an owl, engaging in conversations that reflect human characteristics and societal critiques. This allegorical style sets the stage for Thackeray's commentary on human behavior, including themes of envy, deception, and the struggle for status. As the narrative progresses, attention shifts to Colonel Newcome and his return from India, reuniting with his son Clive, who has undergone significant changes but remains endearingly naive. The foundation for the characters' development is established, hinting at their future interactions within the larger social dynamics of London's elite.

William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist, satirist, and journalist, best known for his keen social commentary and his novel Vanity Fair (1847–1848). His works often explored themes of ambition, hypocrisy, and the moral failings of British society, making him one of the most significant literary figures of the Victorian era.
Born in Calcutta, British India, he was sent to England for his education after his father’s death. He attended Charterhouse School, where he developed a distaste for the rigid school system, and later enrolled at Trinity College, Cambridge. However, he left without earning a degree, instead traveling in Europe and pursuing artistic ambitions.

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