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The Works Of William Makepeace Thackeray: The Virginians

The Works Of William Makepeace Thackeray: The Virginians

Stephen (Sir Leslie)
Thackeray, William Makepeace

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General PoetryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1278463127
ISBN13: 9781278463124
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 19 2012
Pages: 472
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The Virginians by William Makepeace Thackeray, a sequel to The History of Pendennis, follows the fortunes of the Warrington family across two generations and two continents during the tumultuous 18th century. The novel primarily centers on the grandsons of Madam Esmond Warrington, George and Henry, as they navigate life in colonial Virginia and England, respectively.

George, the elder twin, inherits the family estate in Virginia and becomes entangled in the events leading up to the American Revolution. Henry, in England, pursues a career in the military and becomes involved in London society. Their lives diverge and converge as they grapple with love, loyalty, and the shifting political landscape of the era.

Thackeray's characteristic wit and social commentary are on full display as he explores themes of identity, inheritance, and the complexities of family relationships against the backdrop of significant historical events. The Virginians offers a rich and detailed portrait of 18th-century life and an insightful examination of the ties that bind and divide families.

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