Gormenghast (novel)
1950 fantasy novel by Mervyn Peake / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gormenghast /ˈɡɔːmənˌɡɑːst/ is a fantasy novel by British writer Mervyn Peake, the second in his Gormenghast series. It is the story of Titus Groan, 77th Earl of Groan and Lord of Gormenghast Castle, from age 7 to 17. As the story opens, Titus dreads the pre-ordained life of ritual that stretches before him. To Titus, Master of Ritual Barquentine and his apprentice Steerpike are the embodiment of all he wants to rebel against. An important sub-plot involves Titus at school, where he encounters the professors, especially Bellgrove, who becomes Headmaster of Gormenghast school.
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Author | Mervyn Peake |
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Cover artist | Mervyn Peake |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Series | Gormenghast |
Genre | Gothic |
Publisher | Eyre & Spottiswoode |
Publication date | 1950 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
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Preceded by | Titus Groan |
Followed by | Titus Alone |
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