Author: Thomas Love Peacock
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
A satire on Byronism and pessimism in general. A gathering of eccentric characters in a country house, including Mr Glowry, his son Scythrop and Mr Toobad, leads to a series of absurd incidents.
Nightmare Abbey:
Author: Thomas Love Peacock
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
A satire on Byronism and pessimism in general. A gathering of eccentric characters in a country house, including Mr Glowry, his son Scythrop and Mr Toobad, leads to a series of absurd incidents.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
A satire on Byronism and pessimism in general. A gathering of eccentric characters in a country house, including Mr Glowry, his son Scythrop and Mr Toobad, leads to a series of absurd incidents.
Crotchet Castle
Author: Thomas Love Peacock
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Step into a world of wit and whimsy with "Crotchet Castle" by Thomas Love Peacock. This delightful novel combines satire and philosophy, set in the idyllic surroundings of a fictional English castle, where eccentric characters engage in lively debates about art, literature, and life. As the characters discuss their various passions, you might wonder: Is the pursuit of knowledge truly worth the price of social disconnect? But here’s the intriguing question: Can lofty ideals survive in a world driven by practicality and convention? Peacock’s sharp humor and keen insights invite you to reflect on the absurdities of human nature. With each turn of the page, you’ll find yourself drawn into a tapestry of clever dialogue and thoughtful exploration of societal norms. Are you ready to join the conversation in Peacock’s charming castle? This novel is more than just a narrative; it’s an intellectual feast that challenges your perceptions of art, love, and society. Each character offers a unique perspective, enriching your understanding of the themes at play. Here’s your chance to experience the brilliance of Thomas Love Peacock. Will you let "Crotchet Castle" entertain and enlighten you on your literary journey? Don’t miss out on adding this classic to your collection. Purchase "Crotchet Castle" now and immerse yourself in a world where humor and philosophy intertwine!
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Step into a world of wit and whimsy with "Crotchet Castle" by Thomas Love Peacock. This delightful novel combines satire and philosophy, set in the idyllic surroundings of a fictional English castle, where eccentric characters engage in lively debates about art, literature, and life. As the characters discuss their various passions, you might wonder: Is the pursuit of knowledge truly worth the price of social disconnect? But here’s the intriguing question: Can lofty ideals survive in a world driven by practicality and convention? Peacock’s sharp humor and keen insights invite you to reflect on the absurdities of human nature. With each turn of the page, you’ll find yourself drawn into a tapestry of clever dialogue and thoughtful exploration of societal norms. Are you ready to join the conversation in Peacock’s charming castle? This novel is more than just a narrative; it’s an intellectual feast that challenges your perceptions of art, love, and society. Each character offers a unique perspective, enriching your understanding of the themes at play. Here’s your chance to experience the brilliance of Thomas Love Peacock. Will you let "Crotchet Castle" entertain and enlighten you on your literary journey? Don’t miss out on adding this classic to your collection. Purchase "Crotchet Castle" now and immerse yourself in a world where humor and philosophy intertwine!
Melincourt
Author: Thomas Love Peacock
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Headlong Hall
Author: Thomas Love Peacock
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Peacock's first novel is situated within its literary and historical contexts via a substantial introduction, generous notes, and annotated appendices.
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Peacock's first novel is situated within its literary and historical contexts via a substantial introduction, generous notes, and annotated appendices.
Peacock's Memoir of Shelley
Author: Thomas Love Peacock
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Gryll Grange
Author: Thomas Love Peacock
Publisher: London : J.M. Dent
ISBN:
Category : English novels
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Publisher: London : J.M. Dent
ISBN:
Category : English novels
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
The Novels of Thomas Love Peacock
Author: Bryan Burns
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780389205326
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This is the first book to offer a literary analysis of Peacock's novels, including the two ironic medieval romances Maid Marian and The Misfortunes of Elphin. Other works included are Headlong Hall, Melincourt, Nightmare Abbey, Crotchet Castle, The Romances and Gryll Grange.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780389205326
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This is the first book to offer a literary analysis of Peacock's novels, including the two ironic medieval romances Maid Marian and The Misfortunes of Elphin. Other works included are Headlong Hall, Melincourt, Nightmare Abbey, Crotchet Castle, The Romances and Gryll Grange.
Maid Marian
Author: Thomas Love Peacock
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775454800
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Looking for an alternate take on the classic tale of Robin Hood? Dive into this satirical version told from the perspective of Maid Marian. In it, author Thomas Love Peacock deftly uses the medieval period as a lens through which to poke fun at the excesses of the nineteenth-century Romantic movement.
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775454800
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Looking for an alternate take on the classic tale of Robin Hood? Dive into this satirical version told from the perspective of Maid Marian. In it, author Thomas Love Peacock deftly uses the medieval period as a lens through which to poke fun at the excesses of the nineteenth-century Romantic movement.
Nightmare Abbey
Author: Thomas Love Peacock
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1442933054
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1442933054
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives
Author: Diane Johnson
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1681374463
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
A classic of alternative biography and feminist writing, this empathetic and witty book gives due to a "lesser" figure of history, Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith, who was brilliant, unconventional, and at odds with the constraints of Victorian life. “Many people have described the Famous Writer presiding at his dinner table. . . . He is famous; everybody remembers his remarks. . . . We forget that there were other family members at the table—a quiet person, now muffled by time, shadowy, whose heart pounded with love, perhaps, or rage.” So begins The True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives, an uncommon biography devoted to one of those “lesser lives.” As the author points out, “A lesser life does not seem lesser to the person who leads one.” Such sympathy and curiosity compelled Diane Johnson to research Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith (1821–1861), the daughter of the famous artist Thomas Love Peacock (1785–1866) and first wife of the equally famous poet George Meredith (1828–1909). Her life, treated perfunctorily and prudishly in biographies of Peacock or Meredith, is here exquisitely and unhurriedly given its due. What emerges is the portrait of a brilliant, well-educated woman, raised unconventionally by her father only to feel more forcefully the constraints of the Victorian era. First published in 1972, Lesser Lives has been a key text for feminists and biographers alike, a book that reimagined what biography might be, both in terms of subject and style. Biographies of other “lesser” lives have since followed in its footsteps, but few have the wit, elegance, and empathy of Johnson’s seminal work.
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1681374463
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
A classic of alternative biography and feminist writing, this empathetic and witty book gives due to a "lesser" figure of history, Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith, who was brilliant, unconventional, and at odds with the constraints of Victorian life. “Many people have described the Famous Writer presiding at his dinner table. . . . He is famous; everybody remembers his remarks. . . . We forget that there were other family members at the table—a quiet person, now muffled by time, shadowy, whose heart pounded with love, perhaps, or rage.” So begins The True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives, an uncommon biography devoted to one of those “lesser lives.” As the author points out, “A lesser life does not seem lesser to the person who leads one.” Such sympathy and curiosity compelled Diane Johnson to research Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith (1821–1861), the daughter of the famous artist Thomas Love Peacock (1785–1866) and first wife of the equally famous poet George Meredith (1828–1909). Her life, treated perfunctorily and prudishly in biographies of Peacock or Meredith, is here exquisitely and unhurriedly given its due. What emerges is the portrait of a brilliant, well-educated woman, raised unconventionally by her father only to feel more forcefully the constraints of the Victorian era. First published in 1972, Lesser Lives has been a key text for feminists and biographers alike, a book that reimagined what biography might be, both in terms of subject and style. Biographies of other “lesser” lives have since followed in its footsteps, but few have the wit, elegance, and empathy of Johnson’s seminal work.