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The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq.

by William Makepeace Thackeray

From humble beginnings in Ireland to the glittering ballrooms of England, Barry Lyndon is a rogue who will stop at nothing to achieve his ambitions. The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq. is a picaresque novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1844. The story is narrated by Barry Lyndon himself, who recounts his rise from humble beginnings in Ireland to the heights of English society. Lyndon is a charming and cunning rogue, and he uses his wit and guile to seduce wealthy women and climb the social ladder.

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English

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English

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1844

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William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist, author and illustrator, who was born in India. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait o...

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