{"product_id":"maid-marian-the-misfortunes-of-elphin-9781916937109","title":"Maid Marian \u0026 The Misfortunes of Elphin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWitty, irreverent, and brilliantly satirical reimaginings of medieval legend, \u003cem\u003eMaid Marian\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Misfortunes of Elphin\u003c\/em\u003e are Thomas Love Peacock's most playful and subversive novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMaid Marian\u003c\/em\u003e (1822), Peacock transforms the Robin Hood legend into a riotous political and social satire. Here, Marian is no passive heroine but a bold and resourceful leader, outmatching both outlaws and aristocrats alike. Through razor-sharp dialogue and comic absurdity, Peacock ridicules the conventions of chivalry, monarchy, and feudal society, offering a refreshingly modern take on the legendary outlaw's tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Misfortunes of Elphin\u003c\/em\u003e (1829), Peacock ventures into the mythical past of Wales, blending Arthurian romance, bardic tradition, and biting political satire. The hapless Prince Elphin, his formidable wife Angharad, and the ever-wise bard Taliesin navigate a world of floods, courtly intrigue, and an amusingly incompetent King Arthur. Filled with brilliantly anachronistic wit and wry observations on power and fate, this is Peacock at his most inventive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrimming with mock-heroic adventure, literary parody, and philosophical humour, these two novels remain as subversive and entertaining today as when they were first published. This edition includes a new introduction that explores the historical and literary influences behind Peacock's satire, making it an essential addition to the library of any lover of classic literature, Arthurian myth, or historical comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for lovers of Arthurian myth, Robin Hood retellings, and the playful satire of Cervantes and Swift.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an introduction and notes by L.A. DAVENPORT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e P-Wave Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781916937109\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 4.37w x 0.70d","brand":"Thomas Love Peacock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52259617407157,"sku":"9781916937109","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_09156ae7-0788-4c83-b1a2-ee766f05f8e2.jpg?v=1771342493","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/maid-marian-the-misfortunes-of-elphin-9781916937109","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}