Thomas Love Peacock was an English novelist, poet, and civil servant (1785–1866), notably a friend and influence of Percy Bysshe Shelley. His satirical novels typically feature dialogues on the philosophical trends of his time.
Thomas Love Peacock (1785–1866) was an English novelist, poet, and East India Company official. A close friend of Percy Bysshe Shelley, Peacock authored satirical novels that often featured characters discussing contemporary philosophical ideas.
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| Back | Thomas Love Peacock (18 October 1785 – 23 January 1866) was an English novelist, poet, and official of the East India Company. He was a close friend of Percy Bysshe Shelley and they influenced each other's work. Peacock wrote satirical novels, each with the same basic setting: characters at a table discussing and criticising the philosophical opinions of the day. |
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