“The vastest things are those we may not learn. We are not taught to die, nor to be born, Nor how to burn With love. How pitiful is our enforced return To those small things we are the masters of.”
Quote by Mervyn Peake
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Peake's Progress: Selected Writings and Drawings
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Mervyn Peake
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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