Melincourt; Or Sir Oran Hautton is a novel written by Thomas Love Peacock, first published in 1817. The novel is a satirical work that pokes fun at the Romantic movement, which was popular at the time. The story is set in the fictional village of Melincourt, where the wealthy and eccentric Sir Oran Hautton lives in a castle with his daughter, Anthelia. The novel follows the arrival of a group of visitors to the village, including the narrator, Mr. Fax, who is a skeptic and a critic of the Romantic movement. The visitors are entertained by Sir Oran and his friends, who are all proponents of Romanticism. The novel is filled with witty dialogue, philosophical discussions, and humorous situations. It also explores themes such as love, politics, and the conflict between reason and emotion. Melincourt; Or Sir Oran Hautton is a unique and entertaining work that offers a glimpse into the literary and cultural landscape of the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.