Nightmare Abbey:


Book Description

A satire on Byronism and pessimism in general. A gathering of eccentric characters in a country house, including Mr Glowry, his son Scythrop and Mr Toobad, leads to a series of absurd incidents.



















Headlong Hall


Book Description

Peacock's first novel is situated within its literary and historical contexts via a substantial introduction, generous notes, and annotated appendices.