The Newcomes: Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family by William Makepeace Thackeray
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| Author | Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 |
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| Title | The Newcomes: Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Newcomes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Credits: Tapio Riikonen and David Widger |
| Summary | "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Families -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7467 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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