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Memoirs of Barry Lyndon

Memoirs of Barry Lyndon

By: William Makepeace Thackeray
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 Originally serialized in Frasers Magazine in 1844 as The Luck of Barry Lyndon, William Makepeace Thackerays The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq is a captivating picaresque novel narrated—sometimes charmingly, always with a hint of unreliability—by Redmond Barry, a member of the 18th-century Irish gentry. This tale chronicles his dramatic rise to the heights of English aristocracy and his equally inevitable fall from grace. Filled with romantic escapades, military exploits, and political intrigue, the narrative intertwines satire and pathos. Interludes of editorial commentary from Thackerays fictitious alter ego, G. S. FitzBoodle, add layers of irony, humor, and detachment. Drawing inspiration from the real-life exploits of the Anglo-Irish rake Andrew Robinson Stoney and other historical figures, Thackeray significantly revised the novel in 1856, rebranding it with its current title. With its morally ambiguous narrator and metafictional elements, this novel stands as a fascinating precursor to modern literature, enriched by Thackerays keen observations of 18th-century life. In 1975, Stanley Kubrick adapted this classic into the film Barry Lyndon, now celebrated as one of the greatest films ever made. This audiobook is based on a 1902 edition edited by Walter Jerrold, who provides an insightful introduction. - Summary by mbCopyright Biographies 2.0 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts World
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  • 22 - Memoirs of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray

    22 - Memoirs of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray
    Aug 18 2025
    Originally serialized in Frasers Magazine in 1844 as The Luck of Barry Lyndon, William Makepeace Thackerays The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq is a captivating picaresque novel narrated—sometimes charmingly, always with a hint of unreliability—by Redmond Barry, a member of the 18th-century Irish gentry. This tale chronicles his dramatic rise to the heights of English aristocracy and his equally inevitable fall from grace. Filled with romantic escapades, military exploits, and political intrigue, the narrative intertwines satire and pathos. Interludes of editorial commentary from Thackerays fictitious alter ego, G. S. FitzBoodle, add layers of irony, humor, and detachment. Drawing inspiration from the real-life exploits of the Anglo-Irish rake Andrew Robinson Stoney and other historical figures, Thackeray significantly revised the novel in 1856, rebranding it with its current title. With its morally ambiguous narrator and metafictional elements, this novel stands as a fascinating precursor to modern literature, enriched by Thackerays keen observations of 18th-century life. In 1975, Stanley Kubrick adapted this classic into the film Barry Lyndon, now celebrated as one of the greatest films ever made. This audiobook is based on a 1902 edition edited by Walter Jerrold, who provides an insightful introduction. - Summary by mb
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    57 mins
  • 21 - Memoirs of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray

    21 - Memoirs of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray
    Aug 18 2025
    Originally serialized in Frasers Magazine in 1844 as The Luck of Barry Lyndon, William Makepeace Thackerays The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq is a captivating picaresque novel narrated—sometimes charmingly, always with a hint of unreliability—by Redmond Barry, a member of the 18th-century Irish gentry. This tale chronicles his dramatic rise to the heights of English aristocracy and his equally inevitable fall from grace. Filled with romantic escapades, military exploits, and political intrigue, the narrative intertwines satire and pathos. Interludes of editorial commentary from Thackerays fictitious alter ego, G. S. FitzBoodle, add layers of irony, humor, and detachment. Drawing inspiration from the real-life exploits of the Anglo-Irish rake Andrew Robinson Stoney and other historical figures, Thackeray significantly revised the novel in 1856, rebranding it with its current title. With its morally ambiguous narrator and metafictional elements, this novel stands as a fascinating precursor to modern literature, enriched by Thackerays keen observations of 18th-century life. In 1975, Stanley Kubrick adapted this classic into the film Barry Lyndon, now celebrated as one of the greatest films ever made. This audiobook is based on a 1902 edition edited by Walter Jerrold, who provides an insightful introduction. - Summary by mb
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    33 mins
  • 20 - Memoirs of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray

    20 - Memoirs of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray
    Aug 18 2025
    Originally serialized in Frasers Magazine in 1844 as The Luck of Barry Lyndon, William Makepeace Thackerays The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq is a captivating picaresque novel narrated—sometimes charmingly, always with a hint of unreliability—by Redmond Barry, a member of the 18th-century Irish gentry. This tale chronicles his dramatic rise to the heights of English aristocracy and his equally inevitable fall from grace. Filled with romantic escapades, military exploits, and political intrigue, the narrative intertwines satire and pathos. Interludes of editorial commentary from Thackerays fictitious alter ego, G. S. FitzBoodle, add layers of irony, humor, and detachment. Drawing inspiration from the real-life exploits of the Anglo-Irish rake Andrew Robinson Stoney and other historical figures, Thackeray significantly revised the novel in 1856, rebranding it with its current title. With its morally ambiguous narrator and metafictional elements, this novel stands as a fascinating precursor to modern literature, enriched by Thackerays keen observations of 18th-century life. In 1975, Stanley Kubrick adapted this classic into the film Barry Lyndon, now celebrated as one of the greatest films ever made. This audiobook is based on a 1902 edition edited by Walter Jerrold, who provides an insightful introduction. - Summary by mb
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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