Thomas Love Peacocks Nightmare Abbey is a satirical and witty historical novel set in the early 19th century The story revolves around the character of Scythrop a young and melancholic man who is disillusioned with life and society Peacocks writing style is characterized by sharp humor clever dialogues and a keen sense of irony making Nightmare Abbey a delightful and thought-provoking read The novel is a satire on romanticism poking fun at the ex...