Gryll Grange (1861)

Gryll Grange is a novel written by Thomas Love Peacock and first published in 1861. The story follows the adventures of a group of characters who retreat to the titular Gryll Grange, a country estate, in order to escape the pressures and artificiality of city life. The novel is notable for its satirical commentary on various aspects of Victorian society, including politics, religion, and education. Through the interactions and conversations of the characters, Peacock presents a critique of the prevailing social norms and values of his time. The novel also features a number of eccentric and memorable characters, including the philosopher Mr. Falconer, the poet Mr. Jenkison, and the practical-minded Lady Curryfin. Overall, Gryll Grange is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on Victorian society and culture.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.