Barry Lyndon

The Luck of Barry Lyndon is a picaresque novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in serial form in 1844, about a member of the Irish gentry trying to become a member of the English aristocracy. Thackeray, who based the novel on the life and exploits of the Anglo-Irish rake and fortune-hunter Andrew Robinson Stoney, later reissued it under the title The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq.. Stanley Kubrick adapted the novel into the movie Barry Lyndon, released in 1975. Unlike the film, the novel is narrated by Barry himself, who functions as a quintessentially unreliable narrator, perpetually boasting and not realising the bad light in which he casts himself.

The Luck of Barry Lyndon is a picaresque novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in serial form in 1844, about a member of the Irish gentry trying to become a member of the English aristocracy. Thackeray, who based the novel on the life and exploits of the Anglo-Irish rake and fortune-hunter Andrew Robinson Stoney, later reissued it under the title The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq.. Stanley Kubrick adapted the novel into the movie Barry Lyndon, released in 1975. Unlike the film, the novel is narrated by Barry himself, who functions as a quintessentially unreliable narrator, perpetually boasting and not realising the bad light in which he casts himself.

Set in the second half of the eighteenth century, Barry Lyndon is the fictional autobiography of an adventurer and rogue whom the reader is led to distrust from the very beginning. Born into the petty Irish gentry, and outmanoeuvred in his first love-affair, a ruined Barry joins the British army. After service in Germany he deserts and, after a brief spell as a spy, pursues the career of a gambler in the dissolute clubs and courts of Europe. In a determined effort to enter fashionable society he marries a titled heiress but finds he has met his match. First published in 1844, Barry Lyndon is Thackeray's earliest substantial novel and in some ways his most original, reflecting his views of the true art of fiction: to represent a subject, however unpleasant, with accuracy and wit, and not to moralize. The text is that of George Sainsbury's 1908 Oxford edition which restores passages cut when the novel was revised in 1856. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Set in the second half of the eighteenth century, Barry Lyndon is the fictional autobiography of an adventurer and rogue whom the reader is led to distrust from the very beginning. Born into the petty Irish gentry, and outmanoeuvred in his first love-affair, a ruined Barry joins the British army. After service in Germany he deserts and, after a brief spell as a spy, pursues the career of a gambler in the dissolute clubs and courts of Europe. In a determined effort to enter fashionable society he marries a titled heiress but finds he has met his match. First published in 1844, Barry Lyndon is Thackeray's earliest substantial novel and in some ways his most original, reflecting his views of the true art of fiction: to represent a subject, however unpleasant, with accuracy and wit, and not to moralize. The text is that of George Sainsbury's 1908 Oxford edition which restores passages cut when the novel was revised in 1856. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

"Siden Adams dage har næppe nogen ulykke forekommet i denne verden uden at en kvinde har stået bag." Barry Lyndon er beretningen om den flamboyante gavtyv og lykkeridder Barry Lyndons storhed og fald i 1700-tallets England. Barry er født ind i den irske lavadel, og da han - udmanøvreret i sin første kærlighedsaffære - må flygte, melder han sig under den engelske hærs faner. Han gør tjeneste i Tyskland, men deserterer og efter en kort periode som spion, forfølger han en løbebane som hasardspiller rundt om i Europas klubber saloner. Barry er en vidtløftig herre, og han skyr ingen midler for at opnå den plads på samfundets tinde, han mener tilkommer ham. I et målrettet forsøg på at blive en del af aristokratiet gifter han sig med en velhavende enke, grevinden af Lyndon, men må sande, at han dér har fundet sin ligemand. W.M. Thackerays satiriske sædeskildring Barry Lyndon er nok mest kendt herhjemme fra Stanley Kubricks berømmede filmatisering fra 1975. Nu foreligger i romanen i en nyoversættelse - mere end 150 år efter den første gang udkom på dansk. "Herlig og henrivende læsning." - Politiken "Barry Lyndon er litterær slowfood, men som sådan hele investeringen i tid, energi og penge værd." - Jyllands-Posten

"Siden Adams dage har næppe nogen ulykke forekommet i denne verden uden at en kvinde har stået bag." Barry Lyndon er beretningen om den flamboyante gavtyv og lykkeridder Barry Lyndons storhed og fald i 1700-tallets England. Barry er født ind i den irske lavadel, og da han - udmanøvreret i sin første kærlighedsaffære - må flygte, melder han sig under den engelske hærs faner. Han gør tjeneste i Tyskland, men deserterer og efter en kort periode som spion, forfølger han en løbebane som hasardspiller rundt om i Europas klubber saloner. Barry er en vidtløftig herre, og han skyr ingen midler for at opnå den plads på samfundets tinde, han mener tilkommer ham. I et målrettet forsøg på at blive en del af aristokratiet gifter han sig med en velhavende enke, grevinden af Lyndon, men må sande, at han dér har fundet sin ligemand. W.M. Thackerays satiriske sædeskildring Barry Lyndon er nok mest kendt herhjemme fra Stanley Kubricks berømmede filmatisering fra 1975. Nu foreligger i romanen i en nyoversættelse - mere end 150 år efter den første gang udkom på dansk. "Herlig og henrivende læsning." - Politiken "Barry Lyndon er litterær slowfood, men som sådan hele investeringen i tid, energi og penge værd." - Jyllands-Posten

Experience the daring adventures of "Barry Lyndon," a picaresque historical fiction masterpiece by William Makepeace Thackeray. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Ireland and beyond, this classic tale plunges into a world of ambition, fortune, and the relentless pursuit of social advancement. Thackeray's literary prowess brings to life the vibrant and tumultuous era, offering a compelling narrative of an Irishman navigating foreign lands and high society. A timeless exploration of human nature and the complexities of class, "Barry Lyndon" remains a captivating read for those who appreciate historical fiction and enduring literary works. Discover the rich detail and compelling storytelling that has made this novel a celebrated classic for generations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.