Gryll Grange (1861) - Peacock, Thomas Love
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Gryll Grange is a novel written by Thomas Love Peacock and first published in 1861. The story follows the adventures of a group of characters who retreat to the titular Gryll Grange, a country estate, in order to escape the pressures and artificiality of city life. The novel is notable for its satirical commentary on various aspects of Victorian society, including politics, religion, and education. Through the interactions and conversations of the characters, Peacock presents a critique of the prevailing social norms and values of his time. The novel also features a number of eccentric and…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Gryll Grange is a novel written by Thomas Love Peacock and first published in 1861. The story follows the adventures of a group of characters who retreat to the titular Gryll Grange, a country estate, in order to escape the pressures and artificiality of city life. The novel is notable for its satirical commentary on various aspects of Victorian society, including politics, religion, and education. Through the interactions and conversations of the characters, Peacock presents a critique of the prevailing social norms and values of his time. The novel also features a number of eccentric and memorable characters, including the philosopher Mr. Falconer, the poet Mr. Jenkison, and the practical-minded Lady Curryfin. Overall, Gryll Grange is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on Victorian society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Autorenporträt
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 Peacock's 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 Peacock's well-known books. These books offered a criticism of many intellectual and social beliefs while blending aspects of romance, adventure, and satire. Peacock's 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 Peacock's 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.