...Written as an 18th century pastiche, the work draws a portrait of a dashing schemer who is a liar, a boaster, a selfflatterer, and womanizer, in other words, an arrogant toerag. He plans to enter Europes social elite with the hope of gaining access to huge wealth through the love of a woman. In this case, her Ladyship, the Countess Honoria of Lyndon. A melancholy sort, who also has a son, Lord Bullingdon. It all starts off for Redmond Barry in Ireland, he narrates through his adventures, first falling foul of Captain Quin because of Nora Brady (who Barry happens to love). There is a duel, which he wins, but has to flee for his own good. He ends up joining the Army, and after deserting at the time of the seven years war, manages to establish himself as a man of fashion, worth and snobbery, and also a professional gambler, touring the courts and spas of Europe with The Chevalier du Balibari, who happens to be his uncle. This would eventually lead him into the arms of Countess Lyndon, safe to say she is filthy rich and highly important. Redmond takes the title of Barry Lyndon after marriage... (Steven Godin)About the authorWilliam Makepeace Thackeray (18 July 1811 24 December 1863) was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 18471848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick.Thackeray was born in Calcutta,...

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