Thackeray, William
Makepeace. Barry Lyndon. 11 CDs. unabridged 13 ½ hours. Naxos Audiobooks. 2013.
ISBN 9781843797081.
In this 1844 classic, English author William Makepeace
Thackeray, delights readers with the tale of Barry Lyndon, a classically
"unreliable narrator." Lyndon is an Irish rogue who joins the British
army after an ill-fated love affair and then goes on to fame and fortune as a
fashionable gambler. As in his masterpiece, Vanity
Fair, Thackeray presents his characters accurately and realistically. His
portrayal of the dissolute, unscrupulous Barry, a degenerate who thinks he is royalty
amongst men, is masterful. Barry Lyndon may be unlikable, but the beauty of the
words and the depth of the story make for a fantastic read. British voice artist, Jonathon Keeble, also
helps brings this amusing tale to life with his rich and wonderfully faceted
voice. Recommended for all fans of classic English literature. – Erin Cataldi, Franklin College, Franklin,
IN
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