Nightmare Abbey
Nightmare Abbey
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Classic Fiction•
Horror & SuspenseEngland • Early 19th century
2007
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
Nightmare Abbey is a satirical Gothic novel by Thomas Love Peacock, featuring a young person named Scythrop who resides in an isolated, melancholic mansion. The narrative explores the interactions and romantic entanglements of its inhabitants, who reflect the philosophical ideas of the Romantic period, while combining comedy with themes of despair and social commentary.
Humorous
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock is lauded for its sharp satirical wit, poking fun at Romanticism through lively and exaggerated characters. Readers appreciate its humor and concise storytelling. However, some find the satire too niche, favoring those familiar with the Romantic era. Overall, it is regarded as an entertaining, clever critique of its time.
Who Should Read Nightmare Abbey?
Fans of satirical, early 19th-century literature will relish Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock. Readers who enjoy the wit of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen or the parody style of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift will appreciate Peacock's humorous take on Romanticism.
2,241 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
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Classic Fiction•
Horror & SuspenseEngland • Early 19th century
2007
Adult
16+ years
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