Crotchet Castle

Peacock's sparkling novel is a witty send-up of Romanticism and its excesses. The story centers on a group of intellectuals who gather at Crotchet Castle to discuss philosophy, art, and literature. With its complex wordplay, erudite references, and brilliant satirical insights, this book is a masterpiece of English literature that remains as fresh today as when it was first written.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.