Two 19th-century novels satirize romanticism, political theories, and society through witty dialogue.
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This review is from: Nightmare Abbey & Crotchet Castle (Penguin English Library El 45) (Paperback)
This is easily one of the funniest books I have ever read. Two separate novels from one of the premier wits and classical scholars of the last century, both dealing with contemporary figures, mildly disguised, and contemporary issues. If you find Gothic novels far too over the top, or delight in parody of the likes of Byron, Coleridge, and Shelley, you'll love this book, which includes touching descriptions of British landscape along with its heavy dose of good-natured mockery. The introduction and footnotes are gems as well. If only the complete run of Peacock novels were in print in this fashion. A must for anyone interested in Romanticism, British history, and good fun!
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Really humourous book,
This review is from: Nightmare Abbey & Crotchet Castle (Penguin English Library El 45) (Paperback)
Nightmare Abbey is absolutely wonderful for the most part. Love Peacock has a very witty and slightly subversive take on the concept of Romanticism. His attacks on the melancholy aspects of the period are especially amusing, the owner of Nightmare Abbey who only employs servants with depressing looks, and even more depressing names is brilliantly written. The only downside to the novel is the dialogue which I found quite difficult in comparison to the main narrative, but it was definately worth the effort.
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NOVELS that depend for their comic or satiric effect on the interplay of ideas and opinions are rare and the reader coming new to Peacock is disconcerted at finding that he cannot be fitted into any traditional pattern. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Mac Quedy, Nightmare Abbey, Crotchet Castle, Miss O'Carroll, Reverend Doctor Folliott, Lord Bossnowl, Miss Crotchet, Miss Susan, Headlong Hall, Great Mogul, Miss Toobad, Chainmail Hall, Charity Commissioners, North Wales, Sleeping Venus, Sir Simon Steeltrap, French Revolution, Giraldus de Barri, Harry Ap-Heather, Miss Emily Girouette, Steam Intellect Society New!
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NOVELS that depend for their comic or satiric effect on the interplay of ideas and opinions are rare and the reader coming new to Peacock is disconcerted at finding that he cannot be fitted into any traditional pattern. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Mac Quedy, Nightmare Abbey, Crotchet Castle, Miss O'Carroll, Reverend Doctor Folliott, Lord Bossnowl, Miss Crotchet, Miss Susan, Headlong Hall, Great Mogul, Miss Toobad, Chainmail Hall, Charity Commissioners, North Wales, Sleeping Venus, Sir Simon Steeltrap, French Revolution, Giraldus de Barri, Harry Ap-Heather, Miss Emily Girouette, Steam Intellect Society New!
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- Crotchet Castle by Thomas Love Peacock on 17 pages
- Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock on 16 pages
- Nightmare Abbey by Love Thomas Peacock on 16 pages
- Headlong Hall by Love Thomas Peacock on 7 pages
- Headlong Hall by Thomas Love Peacock on 7 pages
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