Maid Marian

In 'Maid Marian,' Thomas Love Peacock weaves a tapestry of medieval romance and satirical narrative, pivoting on the legendary figure of Marian, the beloved of Robin Hood. Peacock's novel, while rooted in the pastoral English tradition and echoing the balladry of Sherwood, exhibits the keen sense of wit and playful irony for which the author is renowned. The style, with its dialogue-rich scenes an...