Maid Marian And Crotchet Castle (1895)

by George Saintsbury and Thomas Love Peacock

Book Overview

""Maid Marian and Crotchet Castle"" is a novel written by Thomas Love Peacock in 1895. The story takes place in the medieval era and follows the adventures of Maid Marian, the legendary love interest of Robin Hood. Marian, along with a group of her friends, sets out on a journey to Crotchet Castle, the home of her wealthy uncle. Along the way, they encounter a variety of eccentric characters, including a poet, a philosopher, and a politician. The novel satirizes the cultural and political climate of the time, with Peacock using his characters to comment on various issues such as education, religion, and social status. Despite its humorous tone, ""Maid Marian and Crotchet Castle"" also contains themes of love, loyalty, and personal growth. Overall, the book is a witty and entertaining work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on the medieval era and the society of Peacock's time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163949108
• ISBN13: 9781163949108
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"