About “The Newcomes”
The Newcomes is set in the 1830s and 1840s and follows the fortunes and misfortunes of a middle-class family in England during a period of rapid change and political and economic development. The story centers on Thomas Newcome, a retired Colonel in the Indian Army, whose old-fashioned gentlemanliness contrasts with the self-seeking society around him, as the narrative moves between London, Brighton, England, and France, and explores themes of social mobility, moral convolutions, and the marriage market.
Book details
- Published
- 1853
- Latest edition
- 1853 · ISBN 9780192831736
- ISBN
- 9780192831736
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Newcomes?
The Newcomes by William Makepeace Thackeray has 1141 pages.
