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Gryll Grange (1861)

Gryll Grange (1861)

Peacock, Thomas Love

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1436971543
ISBN13: 9781436971546
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Gryll Grange is a satirical novel written by Thomas Love Peacock and published in 1861. The book tells the story of a group of intellectuals who retreat to the country estate of Gryll Grange to escape the pressures of modern society and engage in philosophical discussions. The main character, Mr. Falconer, is a wealthy man who has grown tired of the shallow and materialistic society he lives in. He invites a group of friends to stay at his estate, where they engage in debates about politics, religion, and social issues. The novel is a critique of Victorian society, particularly the obsession with money and status. Peacock uses humor and irony to expose the flaws of his characters and their beliefs. The book also includes elements of romance, as several characters fall in love and struggle with their feelings. Overall, Gryll Grange is a witty and entertaining novel that provides insight into the intellectual and social climate of Victorian England. It is a must-read for fans of satire and 19th-century literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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