Barry Lyndon

Annotated Content This edition has been annotated with the following unique content. Historical Context Detailed 19th Century Analysis “And by these wonderful circumstances I was once more free again: and I kept my resolution then made, never to fall more into the hands of any recruiter, and henceforth and for ever to be a gentleman.” Barry Lyndon is a satirical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1844. It takes place in the 18th century and is narrated by Lyndon himself, who functions as a prototypically unreliable narrator. The story follows the early adventures and eventual downfall of an 18th-century Anglo-Irish rogue and golddigger who marries a wealthy widow in order to advance socially and take on her late husband's aristocratic position. It was adapted by Stanley Kubrick into his 1975 film Barry Lyndon with ground-breaking cinematography embracing the full 18th century aesthetic, with entire scenes shot in candlelight and settings based on William Hogarth paintings, and won 4 Academy Awards. Though lauded, some say the film took longer to watch than to read the actual Thackaray book. Sneak Peek “But it's a changeable world! When we consider how great our sorrow seem, and how small they are; how we think we shall die of grief, and how quickly we forget, I think we ought to be ashamed of ourselves and our fickle-heartedness. For, after all, what business has Time to bring us consolation?” Synopsis Redmond Barry is an Irishman in the 18th century who rises from humble beginnings to become a notorious gambler and adventurer, with an ambition to become a member of the English aristocracy. His journey takes him from rural Ireland to the battlefields of Europe, where he joins the British army, and eventually to the upper echelons of European aristocracy. The novel is a scathing critique of social climbing and the pursuit of wealth and status. Barry's character embodies the theme of moral and social decline as he manipulates, deceives, and betrays those around him in his quest for power and prestige. Thackeray's ironic and often darkly humorous narrative style exposes the moral bankruptcy and superficiality of the society in which Barry navigates. A stunning reprint At Ombre Bookshelf Publications we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title at its core is classic literature, it contains words strung together with romantic precision. Superb classic literature that you just do not see in the modern age. Title Details Original 1844 Text Classic literature 5 x 8 Inches Matte Cover Cream Paper