The Luck of Barry Lyndon
by William Makepeace Thackerayliterary work· published 1844
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Set in late 18th century Europe the adventures and misadventures of a minor member of the Irish gentry trying to better himself. Redmond Barry of Bally Barry is a clever young man, who learns the manners of a gentleman. This serves him well, for the next few decades he meanders through Europe, as a soldier, mercenary, gambler, and vagabond. He reaches the pinnacle of worldly success by marriage to an English heiress, but disastrously squanders her fortune and good will.
Adaptations (1)
The Luck of Barry Lyndon was adapted into a 1975 film.
Barry Lyndon1975 · film · 185 min · dir. Stanley Kubrick · IMDb ↗An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.
