Nightmare Abbey & Crotchet Castle (Penguin English Library El 45) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Two 19th-century novels satirize romanticism, political theories, and society through witty dialogue.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Classics; later printing edition (January 28, 1982)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0140430458
• ISBN-13: 978-0140430455
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #645,884 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most humorous books ever, November 10, 1999

By	Stephen C. "sbconstant" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really humourous book, May 16, 2000

By	Emma (Yorkshire) - See all my reviews

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.