Nightmare Abbey

But when Marionetta hinted that she was to leave the Abbey immediately, Scythrop snatched from its repository his ancestor's skull, filled it with Madeira, and presenting himself before Mr Glowry, threatened to drink off the contents if Mr Glowry did not immediately promise that Marionetta should not be taken from the Abbey without her own consent.

About the author

Thomas Love Peacock (1785-1866) was an English novelist, poet, and satirist known for his witty, dialogue-driven novels that explore social, political and philosophical ideas. Born in Weymouth, Dorset, Peacock was largely self-educated and cultivated a broad literary knowledge, which shaped his sharp, satirical style. His best-known novels, such as Headlong Hall(1815), Nightmare Abbey (1818) and Crotchet Castle (1831), feature eccentric characters who debate contemporary issues, blending humor with critique. Peacock was a close friend of Percy Bysshe Shelley, whose Romantic ideals he gently mocked in his works.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Love Peacock
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.05.2010
• EAN: 9781161444780
• ISBN: 978-1-161-44478-0
• No. of pages: 74
• Dimensions: 183 mm x 260 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 353 g
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature