Nightmare Abbey

Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock is a book that takes place in a gloomy old house called Nightmare Abbey, where sad people live, especially Mr. Glowry and his son, Scythrop. This story looks at love, being let down, and what the characters think about life, showing the funny and emotional confusion of love and what society expects. At the beginning, we meet Mr. Glowry, who is sad because of his past. His son, Scythrop, is heartbroken because Emily Girouette quickly married someone else, making him think deeply and lose hope. He starts dreaming about changing the world based on romantic stories. We also meet other funny characters who have different ideas about love, philosophy, and life, creating a mix of sadness and humor in a gothic setting.