P-Wave Press Announces the Upcoming Release of Maid Marian & The Misfortunes of Elphin
The Second Title in the P-Wave Classics Imprint Launches 4 September 2025
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15 May, 2025—P-Wave Press is delighted to announce the release of Maid Marian & The Misfortunes of Elphin by Thomas Love Peacock, scheduled for 4 September 2025. This beautifully presented edition is the second title in the P-Wave Classics imprint, following the successful launch of Headlong Hall & Nightmare Abbey earlier this year.
Maid Marian (1822) and The Misfortunes of Elphin (1829) showcase Peacock’s signature blend of sharp wit, historical satire, and literary parody. In Maid Marian, Peacock transforms the Robin Hood legend into a riotous political and social satire, where Marian is no passive damsel but a bold leader who outwits both outlaws and aristocrats. Through comic absurdity and razor-sharp dialogue, Peacock masterfully ridicules the conventions of chivalry, monarchy, and feudal society.
In The Misfortunes of Elphin, Peacock reimagines the mythical past of Wales, intertwining Arthurian legend, bardic tradition, and biting political critique. Through the hapless adventures of Prince Elphin, his resolute wife Angharad, and the wise bard Taliesin, Peacock offers a whimsical yet scathing exploration of power, fate, and historical myth-making. Filled with anachronistic wit and playful satire, this novel is Peacock at his most inventive.
This edition includes a new introduction and notes by L.A. Davenport, exploring the historical and literary influences behind Peacock’s satire, and providing fresh insights into his comic genius.
The launch of Maid Marian & The Misfortunes of Elphin further cements the mission of P-Wave Classics: to revive and celebrate timeless literary works with sharp social commentary and enduring wit.
The book will be available in both print and eBook formats, distributed through major retailers, as well as directly from the P-Wave Press website.
About P-Wave Press P-Wave Press is an independent publisher committed to bringing timeless literature to modern audiences. With its new imprint, P-Wave Classics, the press celebrates the power of classic works to inspire and engage readers across generations.
For Inquiries and Review Requests Please contact P-Wave Press Media: ObscureMyEmail.
Maid Marian (1822) and The Misfortunes of Elphin (1829) showcase Peacock’s signature blend of sharp wit, historical satire, and literary parody. In Maid Marian, Peacock transforms the Robin Hood legend into a riotous political and social satire, where Marian is no passive damsel but a bold leader who outwits both outlaws and aristocrats. Through comic absurdity and razor-sharp dialogue, Peacock masterfully ridicules the conventions of chivalry, monarchy, and feudal society.
In The Misfortunes of Elphin, Peacock reimagines the mythical past of Wales, intertwining Arthurian legend, bardic tradition, and biting political critique. Through the hapless adventures of Prince Elphin, his resolute wife Angharad, and the wise bard Taliesin, Peacock offers a whimsical yet scathing exploration of power, fate, and historical myth-making. Filled with anachronistic wit and playful satire, this novel is Peacock at his most inventive.
This edition includes a new introduction and notes by L.A. Davenport, exploring the historical and literary influences behind Peacock’s satire, and providing fresh insights into his comic genius.
The launch of Maid Marian & The Misfortunes of Elphin further cements the mission of P-Wave Classics: to revive and celebrate timeless literary works with sharp social commentary and enduring wit.
The book will be available in both print and eBook formats, distributed through major retailers, as well as directly from the P-Wave Press website.
About P-Wave Press P-Wave Press is an independent publisher committed to bringing timeless literature to modern audiences. With its new imprint, P-Wave Classics, the press celebrates the power of classic works to inspire and engage readers across generations.
For Inquiries and Review Requests Please contact P-Wave Press Media: ObscureMyEmail.
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