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“Yet not with all of me am I in love. Too much of my own quietness is with me.”

Quote by Mervyn Peake

Book:Titus Groan

Work

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

Author

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

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