The Luck of Barry Lyndon
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Length13h 8m
About this audiobook
Redmond Barry recounts his own rise from a penniless Irish boy to a man of fashion and fortune in this masterful example of the unreliable narrator. While he portrays himself as a victim of circumstance and a gentleman of honor, his actions reveal a scoundrel, a gambler, and a domestic tyrant. The novel is a brilliant subversion of the romantic hero trope, set against the opulent but morally bankrupt backdrop of 18th-century Europe. It challenges the reader to look past the protagonist's charm to see the cold reality of his ambition.
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Rating★★★★ 3.9 (13.3K)
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GenreHistorical Fiction, Literary Classics, General Fiction
Length13 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1. My Pedigree And Family — Undergo The Influence Of The Tender Passion
2Chapter 2. I Show Myself To Be A Man Of Spirit
3Chapter 3. A False Start In The Genteel World
4Chapter 4. In Which Barry Takes A Near View Of Military Glory
5Chapter 5. Barry Far From Military Glory
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6Chapter 6. The Crimp Waggon — Military Episodes
7Chapter 7. Barry Leads A Garrison Life, And Finds Many Friends There
8Chapter 8. Barry’s Adieu To Military Profession
9Chapter 9. I Appear In A Manner Becoming My Name And Lineage
10Chapter 10. More Runs Of Luck
11Chapter 11. In Which The Luck Goes Against Barry
12Chapter 12. Tragical History Of Princess Of X——
13Chapter 13. I Continue My Career As A Man Of Fashion
14Chapter 14. I Return To Ireland, And Exhibit My Splendour And Generosity In That Kingdom
15Chapter 15. I Pay Court To My Lady Lyndon
16Chapter 16. I Provide Nobly For My Family
17Chapter 17. I Appear As An Ornament Of English Society
18Chapter 18. My Good Fortune Begins To Waver
19Chapter 19. Conclusion
20IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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