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The Works of Thomas Love Peacock: Gryll Grange
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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026090497
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 406
Weight: 1.64
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Gryll Grange represents the pinnacle of Thomas Love Peacock's unique literary style, blending satirical wit with deep philosophical inquiry. As the author's final novel, it follows a group of intellectuals and aristocrats gathered at a country estate, where they engage in spirited debates over the merits of classical wisdom versus the perceived follies of 19th-century progress.
At the heart of the narrative is the Reverend Doctor Opimian, a lover of good food and Greek literature, and the young, reclusive Mr. Falconer, who lives in a tower attended by seven sisters. Through their interactions and several developing romances, Peacock masterfully critiques contemporary society, science, and politics. The work is renowned for its structure as a novel of ideas, where the plot serves as a vehicle for brilliant dialogue, original songs, and scholarly humor.
This work offers readers a sophisticated comedy of manners that remains a quintessential example of Victorian intellectual satire. Gryll Grange is an essential read for those interested in the evolution of the English novel and the enduring conflict between tradition and modernity.
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