Thomas Love Peacock

Crotchet Castle (eBook, ePUB)

Intellectuals, Satire, and Social Critique in Regency England

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Produktbeschreibung

Thomas Love Peacock's novel Crotchet Castle is a satirical work that explores the eccentricities of a group of intellectuals who convene at the titular castle to engage in philosophical debates. Written in a conversational and witty style, Peacock uses the characters to criticize various societal norms and institutions. The novel's blend of humor and social commentary places it in the tradition of literary satire, with Peacock's sharp observations and wordplay adding depth to the narrative. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, Crotchet Castle provides a window into the intellectual circles of the time, making it a valuable read for those interested in the period's literature and social dynamics.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664599254
• Artikelnr.: 58562292

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.

Inhaltsangabe

General editor's preface
Chronology
Introduction
Crotchet Castle
Appendix A. Peacock's Preface of 1837
Appendix B. Holograph fragment of Chapter 4 (c.1830)
Appendix C. Holograph fragment of Chapter 5 (c.1830)
Appendix D. Holograph manuscript of 'Touchandgo' (watermark 1827)
Appendix E. Holograph manuscript of 'Touchandgo' (watermark 1828)
Appendix F. Holograph fragment of Chapter 16 (c.1830)
Appendix G. 'The Fate of a Broom: An Anticipation' (1831, 1837)
Note on the text
List of emendations and variants
Ambiguous line-end hyphenations
Explanatory notes
Bibliography.