Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock Paperback Book

Description: Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Nightmare Abbey" is a satirical Gothic novella written by Thomas Love Peacock and published in 1818. The story revolves around Christopher Glowry, a melancholic widower who lives with his son Scythrop in the isolated Nightmare Abbey. The novel satirizes the morbid themes, misanthropy, and philosophical systems prevalent in contemporary English literature, particularly Romanticism. The plot follows the eccentric and peculiar characters who visit Nightmare Abbey, including Mr. Hilary, Scythrops flirtatious love interest Marionetta, and Celinda Toobad, who seeks refuge from an unwanted engagement. Complications arise when Scythrop finds himself torn between Marionetta and Celinda, unable to choose between them. The story takes a dramatic turn with the appearance of a ghostly figure and reports of haunting in the abbey. However, it is later revealed to be the result of Mr. Glowrys somnambulant steward. "Nightmare Abbey" stands as a significant work in the tradition of English satirical fiction. Peacocks sharp observations and astute critique of his contemporary society make it a valuable piece of literature that continues to be celebrated for its humor and social commentary. Author Biography English playwright and poet Thomas Love Peacock (1785-1866) was well-known for his sarcastic books and humorous writing. He was raised in Weymouth, Dorset, England, and worked for the East India Company for the most of his adult life. Poems were the foundation of Peacocks creative career, and he was a part of the Romantic movement. He was more well known, however, for his books, which displayed his quick wit, social commentary, and intellectual debate. The political, intellectual, and cultural currents of his day were often lampooned in his writings. "Headlong Hall" (1816), "Nightmare Abbey" (1818), "Maid Marian" (1822), and "Crotchet Castle" (1831) are a few of Peacocks well-known books. These books offered a criticism of many intellectual and social beliefs while blending aspects of romance, adventure, and satire. Peacocks work was distinguished by his witty wordplay, generous use of dialogue, and lighthearted depiction of oddball individuals. He used his extensive understanding of physics, philosophy, and ancient literature into his writings. Although Peacocks works were not well known when he was alive, they became well-known and had a significant impact in the 20th century. His books are still valued for their humor, social critique, and distinctive literary style. Details ISBN 9358593121 ISBN-13 9789358593129 Title Nightmare Abbey Author Thomas Love Peacock Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 84 Publisher Double 9 Books LLP GE_Item_ID:151754011; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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