Thomas Love Peacock
Peacock was an original and witty satirist who created a unique genre of the conversation novel, where characters representing intellectual positions debate and dine. His friendship with Shelley gave his satire particular edge.
Works
- Headlong HallComic novel where eccentric guests debate progress and aesthetics at a Welsh country house
- Nightmare AbbeySatirical novella mocking Romantic poets and dark obsessions through country house comedy
- Crotchet CastleComic novel featuring quarreling lovers in a castle where philosophical fools abound
- Gryll GrangeComic novel of retirement life where an elderly gentleman hosts philosophical and whimsical guests
- Maid MarianComic novel of outlaws and romance set in a medieval forest with philosophical overtones