“This tower, patched unevenly with black ivy, arose like a mutilated finger from among the fists of knuckled masonry and pointed blasphemously at heaven. At night the owls made of it an echoing throat; by day it stood voiceless and cast its long shadow.”
Written by Mervyn Peake, this book is the first in the Gormenghast series. It follows the young Titus Groan as he navigates the complex and mysterious world of his ancestral home, Gormenghast Castle, and the intricate web of relationships within its walls. more
Mervyn Peake was a British writer renowned for his imaginative and distinctive works. He is most celebrated for his Gormenghast series, a blend of fantasy, satire, and horror that has become a cornerstone of modern fantasy literature. Peake's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions and complex characters. more
“To touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground.”
“I hope the exit is joyful and i hope never to return.”
“I love myself when I am laughing. . . and then again when I am looking mean and impressive.”
“We hear nothing so clearly as what comes out of silence.”