Barry Lyndon
About this book
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.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 3031 readers · 466 pages · ≈ 8 h 38 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Barry Lyndon?
About ≈ 8 h 38 m — 466 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Barry Lyndon?
466 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Barry Lyndon?
It sits on the Travel, Fiction shelves.
Is Barry Lyndon in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Barry Lyndon take place?
It is set in Europe, Ireland, Foreign countries during 18th Century.
Who wrote Barry Lyndon?
William Makepeace Thackeray.
Where can I read Barry Lyndon online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library