Showing posts with label 1844. Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Recommended reading - The Luck of Barry Lyndon (1844):


The Luck of Barry Lyndon

By William Makepeace Thackeray.

Filmed as Barry Lyndon (1975), directed and written by Stanley Kubrick.

First published 1844.
Published by East India Publishing Company.
Paperback.
ISBN-10: 1778940242
ISBN-13: 978-1778940248

Description:

Step into the world of 18th-century Europe with "The Luck of Barry Lyndon" by acclaimed author William Makepeace Thackeray. This captivating novel offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the life of its eponymous protagonist, Barry Lyndon, as he navigates the precarious paths of ambition, love, and fortune.

Thackeray's exquisite storytelling paints a vivid portrait of a charismatic and cunning protagonist, whose relentless pursuit of wealth and status takes him from the Irish countryside to the glittering courts of Europe. Through Barry's adventures, readers are immersed in a world of decadence, intrigue, and social climbing, where each twist of fate presents new opportunities and perilous challenges.

"The Luck of Barry Lyndon" is not merely a tale of personal ambition, but also a scathing social commentary on the moral bankruptcy and vanity of the aristocracy. Thackeray's sharp wit and incisive observations cut through the veneer of high society, exposing the hypocrisy and pitfalls that lie beneath.

With its rich historical backdrop and compelling characters, this novel stands as a testament to Thackeray's masterful storytelling. "The Luck of Barry Lyndon" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers, inviting them to reflect on the elusive nature of fortune and the consequences of relentless ambition.

Prepare to be enthralled by Thackeray's intricate narrative, as he weaves a tale of passion, deceit, and unexpected turns of fate. This extraordinary novel promises an unforgettable journey into a world where luck can both make and break a man.

Friday, November 15, 2024

Born on this day – Mary Maurice:


Mary Maurice


Actress

November 15, 1844 – April 30, 1918

Credits:

The Little Runaway (1918); Over the Top (1918); The Woman Between Friends (1918); Who Goes There? (1917); I Will Repay (1917); For France (1917); Transgression (1917); Mary Jane's Pa (1917); Her Secret (1917); Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation (1917); Battle Hymn of the Republic (1917); Whom the Gods Destroy (1916); Rose of the South (1916); The Mainspring (1916); The Dollar and the Law (1916); The Price of Fame (1916); The Heart of a Fool (1916); Black Friday (1916); Phantom Fortunes (1916); The Redemption of Dave Darcey (1916); Carew and Son (1916); The Supreme Temptation (1916); The Man He Used to Be (1916); Is Christmas a Bore? (1915); Sam's Sweetheart (1915); The Gods Redeem (1915); The Man Who Couldn't Beat God (1915); On with the Dance (1915); Rags and the Girl (1915); The Lesson of the Narrow Street (1915); Dorothy (1915); The Good in the Worst of Us (1915); A Keyboard Strategy (1915); The Battle Cry of Peace (1915); The Scar (1915); The Goddess (1915); The Closing of the Circuit (1915); Between the Two of Them (1915); The Return of Maurice Donnelly (1915); Twice Rescued (1915); A Madcap Adventure (1915); The Barrier of Faith (1915); Wanted, a Nurse (1915); The Man, the Mission and the Maid (1915); Mother's Roses (1915); The Sins of the Mothers (1914); Mr. Santa Claus (1914); The Greater Love (1914); Hope Foster's Mother (1914); The Man Who Knew (1914); The Apple (1914); The Awakening of Barbara Dare (1914); The Girl from Prosperity (1914); Memories That Haunt (1914); An Old Man's Love Story (1913); The Portrait (1914); A Pair of Frauds (1914); The Spirit of Christmas (1913); The Ancient Order of Good Fellows (1913); A Game of Cards (1913); In the Shadow (1913); Luella's Love Story (1913); The Lost Millionaire (1913); The Tiger (1913) (1913); When Women Go on the Warpath; or, Why Jonesville Went Dry (1913); Father and Son: or, the Curse of the Golden Land (1913); The Intruder (1913); The Troublesome Daughters (1913); The Only Way (1913); The Diamond Mystery (1913); O'Hara as a Guardian Angel (1913); The Carpenter (1913); An Unwritten Chapter (1913); A Sweet Deception (1913); Song Bird of the North (1913); Her Sweetest Memory (1913); The Coming of Gretchen (1913); One Can't Always Tell (1913); Tricks of the Trade (1913); Bingles Mends the Clock (1913); O'Hara and the Youthful Prodigal (1913); Checkmated (1913); The Modern Prodigal (1913); O'Hara's Godchild (1913); The Final Justice (1913); The Locket; or, When She Was Twenty (1913); Ma's Apron Strings (1913); O'Hara Helps Cupid (1913); The Wings of a Moth (1913); Adam and Eve (1912); Mrs. Lirriper's Legacy (1912); O'Hara, Squatter and Philosopher (1912); The Model for St. John (1912); Captain Barnacle, Reformer (1912); In the Garden Fair (1912); Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgers (1912); Her Choice (1912); Saving an Audience (1912); Her Grandchild (1912); Vultures and Doves (1912); The Cross Roads (1912); Martha's Rebellion (1912); Conscience (1912); Aunty's Romance (1912); The Church Across the Way (1912); When Roses Wither (1912); An Eventful Elopement (1912); The Picture Idol (1912); Their Golden Anniversary (1912); Captain Jenks' Diplomacy (1912); The Seventh Son (1912); His Mother-in-Law (1912); His Mother's Shroud (1912); The Diamond Brooch (1912); A Mother's Devotion; or, the Firing of the Patchwork Quilt (1912); Her Boy (1912); Umbrellas to Mend (1912); The Younger Brother (1911); One Touch of Nature (1911); War (1911); The Life Boat (1911); An Innocent Burglar (1911); Wisteria Memories (1911); Their Charming Mama (1911); Her Hero (1911); The Three Brothers (1911); My Old Dutch (1911); The Second Honeymoon (1911); The Bell of Justice (1911); Two Wolves and a Lamb (1911); Treasure Trove (1911); The Sky Pilot (1911); The Old Folks' Sacrifice (1911); The Battle Hymn of the Republic (1911); A Quaker Mother (1911); The Sleep Walker (1911); The Sacrifice (1911); His Mother (1911); A Dixie Mother (1910); The Legacy (1910); Convict No. 796 (1910); Conscience (1910); Les miserables (Part II) (1909); The Poor Musician (1909).

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Born on this day – Sarah Bernhardt:


Sarah Bernhardt


Actress

October 22, 1844 – March 26, 1923

Credits:

The Seer (1924); It Happened in Paris (1919); Mothers of France (1917) Die Tänzerin (1915) Jeanne Doré (1915); Adrienne Lecouvreur (1913); The loves of Queen Elizabeth (1912); The Lady of the Camellias (1912); Tosca (1908); Hamlet's Duel (1900).