| Author |
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 |
| Title |
Barry Lyndon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Steve Harris, Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Barry Lyndon" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story centers on the life of Redmond Barry, an ambitious and self-proclaimed gentleman of Irish descent, whose life is marked by a combination of audacity and misfortune. The narrative explores themes of social ambition, romantic entanglement, and the intricate dance of fortune, blending humor and keen social commentary. The opening of "Barry Lyndon" introduces us to the main character, Redmond Barry, as he recounts his ancestral lineage and family history, characterized by grandeur and misfortune. He portrays himself with pride, highlighting the downfall of his noble lineage through the machinations of women, notably in his family's history involving a woman’s betrayal leading to lost estates. As he narrates his childhood and formative experiences filled with skirmishes, conflicts of pride, and budding romance with his cousin Nora, we are drawn into his spirited adventures and the unique, often humorous lens through which he views the world. Barry’s youthful bravado and the contradictions of his character set the stage for a story full of wit and tragedy as he navigates the complexities of social standing and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Satire
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Gamblers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Ireland -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Europe -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Rogues and vagabonds -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Irish -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4558 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 19, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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