{"product_id":"melincourt-thomas-love-peacock-9781279284643","title":"Melincourt: Or, Sir Oran Haunt-ton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelincourt\u003c\/i\u003e, or, \u003ci\u003eSir Oran Haunt-ton\u003c\/i\u003e, by Thomas Love Peacock, is a satirical novel first published in 1817. Peacock's characteristic wit and erudition are on full display in this amusing critique of early 19th-century English society. The story revolves around Sir Oran Haunt-ton, an orangutan who is brought into society and, through a series of satirical encounters, exposes the follies and pretensions of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeacock uses the character of Sir Oran to comment on politics, philosophy, and the arts, creating a sharp and enduring social commentary. \u003ci\u003eMelincourt\u003c\/i\u003e remains relevant for its clever prose, insightful observations, and timeless themes, appealing to readers interested in classic literature and satirical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Love Peacock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1279284641\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781279284643\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nabu Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.73d","brand":"Thomas Love Peacock","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48994542518527,"sku":"9781279284643","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/melincourt-thomas-love-peacock-9781279284643","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}