Gormenghast. Withdrawn and ruinous it broods in umbra: the immemorial masonry: the towers, the tracts. Is all corroding? No. Through an avenue of spires a zephyr floats; a bird whistles; a freshet beats away from a choked river. Deep in a fist of stone a doll's hand wriggles, warm rebellious on the frozen palm. A shadow shifts its length. A spider stirs.. And darkness winds between the characters.- Gormenghast . Mervyn Peake
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The Gormenghast series is a fantasy series written by Mervyn Peake, famous for his books The Gormenghast Trilogy and Titus Groan. In this series, the author depicts a fictional ancient kingdom called Gormenghast. It is a place where everyone is connected to one another. In this book, you will see the beauty of the ancient world.

It is a poetic and dark novel. The author uses the imagery of the characters and settings in his novel to express his feelings perfectly.

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