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Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, and The Fatal Boots is a novel written by Barry Lyndon, which was first published in 1901. The book is a fictional autobiography of the eponymous protagonist, who is a charming and ambitious young man from Ireland. Barry Lyndon is a man who is determined to climb the social ladder, and he does so by any means necessary.The novel is set in the 18th century, and it follows the life of Barry Lyndon as he travels across Europe in search of wealth and status. He becomes a soldier, a gambler, and a lover, and he uses his wit and charm to manipulate those around him. However, his ambition and greed eventually lead to his downfall, and he finds himself alone and penniless.The second part of the book, The Fatal Boots, is a short story that follows the adventures of a young man named Cornelius Lacy. Lacy is a poor but ambitious young man who is determined to make his fortune. He sets out on a journey to London, where he meets a wealthy and influential man who promises to help him achieve his goals. However, Lacy soon discovers that the man has a dark secret, and he must use his wits to escape a dangerous situation.Overall, Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, and The Fatal Boots is a captivating tale of ambition, love, and betrayal. It is a classic novel that explores the darker side of human nature and the consequences of unchecked ambition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166619398
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 440
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x23 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 585 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 16. december 2024
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Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, and The Fatal Boots is a novel written by Barry Lyndon, which was first published in 1901. The book is a fictional autobiography of the eponymous protagonist, who is a charming and ambitious young man from Ireland. Barry Lyndon is a man who is determined to climb the social ladder, and he does so by any means necessary.The novel is set in the 18th century, and it follows the life of Barry Lyndon as he travels across Europe in search of wealth and status. He becomes a soldier, a gambler, and a lover, and he uses his wit and charm to manipulate those around him. However, his ambition and greed eventually lead to his downfall, and he finds himself alone and penniless.The second part of the book, The Fatal Boots, is a short story that follows the adventures of a young man named Cornelius Lacy. Lacy is a poor but ambitious young man who is determined to make his fortune. He sets out on a journey to London, where he meets a wealthy and influential man who promises to help him achieve his goals. However, Lacy soon discovers that the man has a dark secret, and he must use his wits to escape a dangerous situation.Overall, Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, and The Fatal Boots is a captivating tale of ambition, love, and betrayal. It is a classic novel that explores the darker side of human nature and the consequences of unchecked ambition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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