Publisher's Synopsis
The Confessions of Fitz-Boodle and Some Passages in the Life of Major Gahagan is a collection of two novellas written by William Makepeace Thackeray. The first novella, The Confessions of Fitz-Boodle, follows the life of a young man named Fitz-Boodle who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to make his own way in the world after his father's death. The novella explores Fitz-Boodle's relationships with various women, his struggles with money, and his eventual reconciliation with his family.The second novella, Some Passages in the Life of Major Gahagan, follows the adventures of a soldier named Major Gahagan. The novella is a satire of the British Empire and its military exploits, as Gahagan travels to various parts of the world and engages in battles and adventures that are often absurd and comical. The novella also explores Gahagan's personal relationships, including his love for a woman named Fanny, and his eventual retirement from the military.Overall, The Confessions of Fitz-Boodle and Some Passages in the Life of Major Gahagan is a witty and entertaining collection of novellas that offer a unique insight into Thackeray's views on society, politics, and human nature.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.
