First published in serial form as The Luck of Barry Lyndon in 1844 and later reissued under the title The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, Esq. , Thackeray’s picaresque novel abounds with the exploits and intrigues of Redmond Barry, a ruined member of the Irish gentry, who uses every means at his disposal to become a member of the English aristocracy.
A propos de l’auteur
William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863), a British satirical writer, also wrote magazine articles and travel books. His most devoted readers were lords and ladies, whom he satirized in his works. He is best known for his novels Vanity Fair and The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which skewer the pretensions of English high society.
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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 276 ● ISBN 9781411463004 ● Taille du fichier 0.4 MB ● Âge 99-17 ans ● Maison d’édition Barnes & Noble ● Publié 2011 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 5864495 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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