The Gormenghast Trilogy

Name: The Gormenghast Trilogy
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9780099288893
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By Mervyn Peake

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The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake is a fantastical journey through the sprawling, decaying castle of Gormenghast, home to the ancient Groan dynasty. It follows the growth of Titus Groan, the 77th Earl, amidst a backdrop of eccentric characters, rigid traditions, and political intrigue. As Titus struggles with his role and identity within this labyrinthine and gothic world, the story delves into themes of freedom, power, and personal destiny.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy richly detailed world-building and complex, character-driven narratives. Mervyn Peake's masterpiece offers a gothic and atmospheric journey through the decaying, labyrinthine halls of a vast castle, filled with quirky, vividly drawn characters. Fans of surreal and immersive settings, filled with dark humour and intricate plots, are likely to be captivated by this classic of speculative fiction.

The Gormenghast Trilogy

Gormenghast is the vast, crumbling castle to which Titus Groan, is lord and heir. Titus is expected to rule this gothic labyrinth of turrets and dungeons, and his subjects, according to age-old rituals, but things are changing in the castle. He must contend with treachery, manipulation and murder and his longing for a life beyond the castle walls.

One of the greatest imaginative feats of the twentieth century

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One of the greatest imaginative feats of the twentieth century.

Enter the crumbling world of Gormenghast...

A modern classic - Anthony Burgess

A gorgeous volcanic eruption... A work of extraordinary imagination - New Yorker

A perfect creation - Neil Gaiman

Gormenghast is the vast, crumbling castle to which the seventy-seventh Earl, Titus Groan, is lord and heir. Titus is expected to rule this gothic labyrinth of turrets and dungeons (and his eccentric and wayward subjects) according to strict age-old rituals, but things are changing in the castle. Titus must contend with treachery, manipulation and murder, as well as his own longing for a life beyond the castle walls.

Peake's books are actual additions to life; they give, like certain rare dreams, sensations we never had before - C. S. Lewis

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Peake's trilogy is celebrated for its depth of imagination and mastery of the macabre, with comparisons to classic works and notable authors like Edgar Allan Poe. The narrative offers fresh experiences and sensations, expanding readers' understanding of possible worlds and experiences. It's regarded by many as a significant contribution to its era's literary canon alongside other pivotal literary works.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099288893

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Illustration: 20

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 800g

Pages: 976

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Mervyn Peake Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Mervyn Peake was born in 1911. He is perhaps most famous for the 'Gormenghast' trilogy which were published between 1946 and 1959 - Titus Groan, Gormenghast and Titus Alone. He has also written a book for children, Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor and several volumes of poetry. He was also a gifted book illustrator. He died in 1968.