Barry Lyndon: The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq. (Oxford World's Classics)
by William Makepeace Thackeray
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Author: William Makepeace ThackerayEditor: Andrew Sanders
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-08-19
ISBN: 0192836285
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Book Review: A novel without a hero.
Summary: 5 Stars
Like De Foe, Thackeray recorded the "autobiography" of his hero, Barry Lyndon, Irish adventurer, originally Barry Redmond, who became a chance soldier in the British and Prussian armies during the Seven Years War (1756-1763). After his adventures as a soldier and a spy, he becomes a professional gambler and faithful companion of the Chevalier de Balibari. Together they cheat the most famous courts of Europe with their "skill" at cards and build up a substantial fortune to add to their fame. The gambler gives up his days of adventure-seeking after conveniently "falling in love" with the Countess of Lyndon just after her extremely wealthy husband dies. His downfall comes soon after. Highly recommended for the historical novel lover.
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