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“It was not often that Flay approved of happiness in others.”

Quote by Mervyn Peake

Book:The Gormenghast Trilogy

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The Gormenghast Trilogy

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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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