Thomas Love Peacock - Maid Marian: "The waste of plenty is the resource of scarcity."

Born in 1785, Thomas Love Peacock was a self-taught writer and clerk whose literary journey began with early poetry. He found his niche in satirical novels, publishing notable works like "Headlong Hall," "Melincourt," and "Nightmare Abbey." His marriage to Jane Gryffydh in 1820 led to a family of four. Peacock's literary contributions included essays on poetry's declining relevance and a collection of poems during an influenza outbreak. He served as Chief Examiner of Indian Correspondence before his death in 1866, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.