Barry Lyndon
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About This Book
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.
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Book Details
First Published
1853
Pages
349 pages
Rating
4.3 / 5
Ratings
3
Editions
54
Publisher
Books On Tape
Language
FRE, ENG
Status
Published
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