Description
This satirical novel chronicles the rise and fall of Redmond Barry, an ambitious Irishman who navigates the treacherous social landscape of 18th-century Europe. Driven by a relentless pursuit of wealth and status, Barry reinvents himself through military service, gambling, and a strategic marriage, only to discover that true prestige is an elusive prize. Thackeray masterfully crafts a cautionary tale about the corrupting influence of avarice and the often-illusory nature of social climbing, all told through the unreliable narration of its roguish protagonist.
Available Editions
paperback
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published Sep 14, 2018
246 pages
ISBN: 9781727369632
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
1844
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray.