Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock

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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.
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Tom Allen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Gothic fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 9909
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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