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The History of Pendennis

by William Makepeace THACKERAY (1811 - 1863)

Chapter LXXI, Fiat Justitia

In Pendennis, William Makepeace Thackeray skillfully shows the coming of age of Arthur Pendennis, a young gentleman trying to make his way in the world. Pen's difficulties in finding his place in the difficult maze of social obstacles are created to some extent by his being raised in the country and being from an ancient though impoverished family. We follow his course from the village in which he was raised via Oxbridge to London, meeting the most memorable characters, falling in and out of love, navigating the difficulties of society, and hopefully finally arriving at a happy end. - Summary by Carolin

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Listen next episodes of The History of Pendennis:
Chapter LXXII, In which the Decks begin to clear , Chapter LXXIII, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Huxter , Chapter LXXIV, Shows how Arthur had better have taken a Return-ticket , Chapter LXXV, A Chapter of Match-making , Chapter LXXVI, Exeunt Omnes