Author: Peacock, Thomas Love
Synopsis:
Nightmare Abbey is a satirical novel that takes place in a gloomy and decaying mansion, where the eccentric and melancholic characters engage in witty and philosophical conversations. The story revolves around the young and brooding Scythrop, who is torn between his love for the beautiful Marionetta and his fascination with the enigmatic Stella. As Scythrop navigates the complexities of love and the pursuit of intellectual enlightenment, the mansion becomes a stage for absurd and comical situations, filled with dark humor and biting social commentary.
Genres: Satire, Gothic fiction, Romanticism
Themes: Love and desire, Intellectualism and idealism, Satire of Romanticism, Social criticism
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