The memoirs of Barry Lyndon, esq.

written by himself.

349 pages

English language

Published 1962 by University of Nebraska Press.

OCLC Number:
735855

View on OpenLibrary

No rating (0 reviews)

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.

43 editions

Subjects

  • Irish -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
  • Rogues and vagabonds -- Fiction
  • Gamblers -- Fiction
  • Ireland -- Fiction
  • Europe -- Fiction