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Deep in the labyrinthine corridors of Gormenghast Castle, a child is born. Titus, 77th Earl of Groan, is heir to arcane and all-embracing rituals that determine the activities of everyone from Lord Sepulchrave, his father, to the vast cook, Swelter, and the irrepressible Dr. Prunesquallor—but not the steely and devious Steerpike, who will lie, cheat, and even murder to get on. One of the greatest feats of sustained imaginative writing, the world of Gormenghast Castle is brilliantly realized in this darkly fantastic novel. Its rich description and vivid characters make it one of the most enduringly popular works of the twentieth century.
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Summary
Summary
Deep in the labyrinthine corridors of Gormenghast Castle, a child is born. Titus, 77th Earl of Groan, is heir to arcane and all-embracing rituals that determine the activities of everyone from Lord Sepulchrave, his father, to the vast cook, Swelter, and the irrepressible Dr. Prunesquallor—but not the steely and devious Steerpike, who will lie, cheat, and even murder to get on. One of the greatest feats of sustained imaginative writing, the world of Gormenghast Castle is brilliantly realized in this darkly fantastic novel. Its rich description and vivid characters make it one of the most enduringly popular works of the twentieth century.
Author
Author Bio: Mervyn Peake
Mervyn Laurence Peake (1911–1968) is an author best known for his Gormenghast fantasy fiction trilogy. He also published illustrated verse and short stories for children, plays, short stories, and novels. He was awarded the W. H. Heinemann Foundation Prize by the Royal Society of Literature in 1950. He was born and raised in China until the age of eleven. He went on to study at the Royal Academy School in London, where he developed as an artist, designer, and writer. He worked as an artist on the island of Sark for several years and then returned to London to hold several exhibitions of his artwork.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download, Digital Rental |
| Runtime: | 5.13 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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