The Newcomes Memoirs Of A Most Respectable Family (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162703350)

The Newcomes Memoirs Of A Most Respectable Family is a novel written by Arthur Pendennis. The book is a satirical portrayal of the British aristocracy during the 19th century. The story revolves around the Newcome family, who are a wealthy and respected family in society. The main character, Colonel Thomas Newcome, is a kind and generous man who has earned the respect of everyone around him. However, his family members are not as virtuous as he is. The book explores the themes of social climbing, greed, and the corrupt nature of the upper class. The story is narrated by Arthur Pendennis, who is a friend of the Newcome family. The book is a witty and humorous commentary on the social norms and values of the time. It is regarded as one of the best works of Victorian literature and has been adapted into several films and TV series.Was Thomas Newcome a foundling--a workhouse child out of that village, which has now become a great manufacturing town, and which bears his name? Such was the report set about at the last election, when Sir Brian, in the Conservative interest, contested the borough; and Mr. Yapp, the out-and-out Liberal candidate, had a picture of the old workhouse placarded over the town as the birth-place of the Newcomes; with placards ironically exciting freemen to vote for Newcome and union--Newcome and the parish interests, and etc. Who cares for these local scandals?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.

Author: Arthur Pendennis
ISBN-10: 1162703350
ISBN-13: 9781162703350
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 804
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.91lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.60d