The Luck of Barry Lyndon

Interesting Facts

• The book «The Luck of Barry Lyndon» was initially published as a series of articles in "Fraser's Magazine" in 1844.
• The story follows the adventures of an Irish adventurer seeking to climb the social ladder in the 18th century.
• The protagonist, Barry Lyndon, is an anti-hero, which was quite unusual for literature of that time.
• The novel explores themes of ambition, morality, and social status, showing how far a person might go to achieve their goals.
• The book was adapted into a well-known film by Stanley Kubrick in 1975, which received several awards and critical acclaim.
• Thackeray uses a satirical style to critique social norms and human vices, making the book relevant even today.
• The novel is based on a true story, inspired by the life of adventurer Andrew Robinson St. George.