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The Luck of Barry Lyndon

William Makepeace Thackeray

Novelsabout 13 h 45 min of listening

A poor Irish rogue tries to win fame and fortune in the 18th-century English aristocracy.

Contents

  1. Imprint
  2. A Bibliographical Note
  3. I: My Pedigree and Family—Undergo the Influence of the Tender Passion
  4. II: I Show Myself to Be a Man of Spirit
  5. III: A False Start in the Genteel World
  6. IV: In Which Barry Takes a Near View of Military Glory
  7. V: Barry Far from Military Glory
  8. VI: The Crimp Wagon—Military Episodes
  9. VII: Barry Leads a Garrison Life, and Finds Many Friends There
  10. VIII: Barry’s Adieu to Military Profession
  11. IX: I Appear in a Manner Becoming My Name and Lineage
  12. X: More Runs of Luck
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  1. XI: In Which the Luck Goes Against Barry
  2. XII: Tragical History of Princess of X——
  3. XIII: I Continue My Career as a Man of Fashion
  4. XIV: I Return to Ireland, and Exhibit My Splendour and Generosity in That Kingdom
  5. XV: I Pay Court to My Lady Lyndon
  6. XVI: I Provide Nobly for My Family
  7. XVII: I Appear as an Ornament of English Society
  8. XVIII: My Good Fortune Begins to Waver
  9. XIX: Conclusion
  10. Endnotes
  11. Colophon
  12. Uncopyright

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