The Luck of Barry Lyndon

Summary

«The Luck of Barry Lyndon» is the tale of the adventures and life twists of the Irish adventurer Redmond Barry. At the beginning of the novel, Barry, a young man from an impoverished noble family, falls in love with his cousin Nora, but after a duel with her suitor, he is forced to leave his homeland. He joins the army, participates in the Seven Years' War, deserts, and becomes a professional gambler. Barry travels across Europe, deceiving and manipulating people to achieve wealth and status. He marries a wealthy widow, Lady Lyndon, and takes her surname, but his ambitions and extravagance lead to his downfall. Ultimately, Barry loses everything, including his family and fortune, and ends his days in poverty.