Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock
"Nightmare Abbey" by Thomas Love Peacock is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds mainly within the confines of the titular Abbey, an atmospheric estate haunted by its melancholic inhabitants, particularly Mr. Christopher Glowry and his son Scythrop. The narrative explores themes of romance, disillusionment, and the philosophical reflections of its characters, showcasing the sentimental and often humorous turmoil of love and social expectations. The opening of the
book introduces us to Nightmare Abbey and its owner, Mr. Glowry, a man of a gloomy disposition molded by personal disappointments and loss. His son, Scythrop, is revealed to be a sensitive youth grappling with heartache after his love, Emily Girouette, quickly marries another. As Scythrop deals with his sorrow, he becomes increasingly introspective and disillusioned, leading him to fantasize about grand plans for societal reform influenced by the romantic literary ideals of the time. The chapter also hints at various characters who visit the Abbey, including comically exaggerated figures who embody different attitudes toward love, philosophy, and life. The mix of melancholy and satire offers a rich exploration of human relationships framed within the gothic ambiance of the setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peacock, Thomas Love, 1785-1866 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nightmare Abbey |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare_Abbey |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Tom Allen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Gothic fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9909 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 365 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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