The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq.- Round About Papers

Autori

• William Makepeace Thackeray

Parametri

Pagine

672pagine

Tempo di lettura

24ore

• Avventura
• Narrativa
• Romanzi d'avventura

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The story follows Barry Lyndon, an Irish gentry member striving to ascend to English aristocracy amidst a life filled with duels and gambling. Inspired by the real-life Andrew Robinson Stoney, Barry's adventures blend clever humor with social commentary. This picaresque novel showcases Thackeray's satirical style, making it a significant work for literature enthusiasts. The edition also includes a new biography of Thackeray, enhancing the reader's understanding of the esteemed novelist's contributions to 19th-century literature.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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