Headlong Hall by Thomas Love Peacock
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Peacock, Thomas Love, 1785-1866
English
"Headlong Hall" by Thomas Love Peacock is a novella written in 1815 and published in 1816. At a Welsh country estate, Squire Headlong hosts a Christmas gathering of eccentric philosophers and intellectuals, each obsessed with a single idea. A perfectibilian, a deteriorationist, and a statu-quoite clash in spirited debates, joined by a phrenologist,...
and curious interactions, blending wit with commentary on early nineteenth-century intellectual culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Thomas Hill
10 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the arguments are well-supported by credible references. Exceeded all my expectations.
Jackson Flores
1 year agoI had low expectations initially, however the clarity of the writing makes this accessible. This story will stay with me.
Mary White
7 months agoGreat read!
Lucas Nguyen
1 year agoAfter finishing this book, the atmosphere created is totally immersive. Exceeded all my expectations.
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John Walker
7 months agoHigh quality edition, very readable.