Barry Lyndon

by William Makepeace Thackeray

First published 1844

Contents

1. A Bibliographical Note
2. Chapter I: My Pedigree and Family—Undergo the Influence of the Tender Passion
3. Chapter II: I Show Myself to Be a Man of Spirit
4. Chapter III: A False Start in the Genteel World
5. Chapter IV: In Which Barry Takes a Near View of Military Glory
6. Chapter V: Barry Far from Military Glory
7. Chapter VI: The Crimp Waggon—Military Episodes
8. Chapter VII: Barry Leads a Garrison Life, and Finds Many Friends There
9. Chapter VIII: Barry’s Adieu to Military Profession
10. Chapter IX: I Appear in a Manner Becoming My Name and Lineage
11. Chapter X: More Runs of Luck
12. Chapter XI: In Which the Luck Goes Against Barry
13. Chapter XII: Tragical History of Princess of X——
14. Chapter XIII: I Continue My Career as a Man of Fashion
15. Chapter XIV: I Return to Ireland, and Exhibit My Splendour and Generosity in That Kingdom
16. Chapter XV: I Pay Court to My Lady Lyndon
17. Chapter XVI: I Provide Nobly for My Family
18. Chapter XVII: I Appear as an Ornament of English Society
19. Chapter XVIII: My Good Fortune Begins to Waver
20. Chapter XIX: Conclusion