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Thomas Love Peacock, born on October 18, 1785, and died on January 23, 1866, was a prominent 19th-century British novelist and satirical writer. Known for his unique sense of humor and profound insights into social phenomena, his works have left a lasting impact on readers.

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Famous Thomas Love Peacock Quotes

“Sir, I have quarrelled with my wife; and a man who has quarrelled with his wife is absolved from all duty to his country.”

Men Country Wife Duty My Wife

Author:Thomas Love Peacock

“Time, the foe of man's dominion, Wheels around in ceaseless flight, Scattering from his hoary pinion Shades of everlasting night.”

Men Night Time Flight Wheels Shade Everlasting Foe Dominion Night Time

Book:The Genius of the Thames, Palmyra, and Other Poems

Source: The Genius of the Thames, Palmyra, and Other Poems

“Man yields to death; and man's sublimest works Must yield at length to Time.”

Men Time Length Yield

Book:The Works of Thomas Love Peacock: Poems and plays. 1931

Source: The Works of Thomas Love Peacock: Poems and plays. 1931

“In a bowl to sea went wise men three, On a brilliant night of June: They carried a net, and their hearts were set On fishing up the moon.”

Men Heart Night Three Wise Sea Moon Summer Brilliant Fishing Bowls June

Book:The Works of Thomas Love Peacock: Poems and plays. 1931

Source: The Works of Thomas Love Peacock: Poems and plays. 1931

“Seamen three! what men be ye? Gotham's three Wise Men we be. Whither in your bowl so free? To rake the moon from out the sea. The bowl goes trim. The moon doth shine, And our ballast is old wine.”

Men Three Wise Sea Moon Wine Shining Bowls Rakes Old Wine Seamen Ballast Gotham Three Wise Men

Book:Headlong hall and Nightmare abbey

Source: Headlong hall and Nightmare abbey

“Nothing can be more obvious than that all animals were created solely and exclusively for the use of man.”

Men Use Animal Obvious

Book:Headlong hall and Nightmare abbey

Source: Headlong hall and Nightmare abbey

About the Author

Born: October 18, 1785
Died: January 23, 1866
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 39

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The Works of Thomas Love Peacock: Poems and plays. 1931Related source material

Nightmare AbbeyRelated source material

Gryll grange, by the author of 'Headlong hall'.Related source material

Headlong hall and Nightmare abbeyRelated source material

Maid Marian, and Crotchet CastleRelated source material

The Works of Thomas Love Peacock: Including His Novels, Poems, Fugitive Pieces, Criticisms, EtcRelated source material

Four Ages of Poetry: Shelley's Defence of Poetry. Browning's Essay on Shelley. Edited by H.F.B. Brett-SmithRelated source material

Nightmare Abbey: Easyread Super Large 20pt EditionRelated source material

Rhododaphne: Or, The Thessalian Spell: A PoemRelated source material

Selections from Thomas Love PeacockRelated source material

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