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Title: Barry Lyndon
Author: William Makepeace Thackery
Original Publish Year: 1844
Original Language: English
Nominator: GenevaBookClub
GIBC: Not Read By Club
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The story of a Redmond Barry, charming young Anglo-Irishman who transforms into a conniving, manipulative rogue. Is forced to flee Ireland and joins the English army in the 7 years war. Encounters another Irishman and together they cheat and lie their way across Europe. Barry manipulates noble women to increase his standing. Biopic view of life in 18th century Europe Cult 1975 Stanley Kubrick film, famous for it’s use of only natural lighting.
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