Nightmare Abbey

Thomas Love Peacock (1785–1866) was an English novelist, poet, and official at the East India Company. He was a close friend of Percy Bysshe Shelley and is chiefly known for his satirical novels, which are hallmarked by their wit, sparkling dialogue, and satirical portrayals of contemporary philosophies and poets. Peacock's literary style is unique in its blend of comedy and intellectual challenge...