Titus is expected to rule this extraordinary kingdom and his eccentric and wayward subjects. But with the arrival of an ambitious kitchen boy, Steerpike, the established order is thrown into disarray. Over the course of these three novels-Titus Groan, Gormenghast, and Titus Alone- Titus must contend with a kingdom about to implode beneath the weight of centuries of intrigue, treachery, manipulation, and murder.Intoxicating, rich, and unique, The Gormenghast Trilogy is a tour de force that ranks as one of the twentieth century's most remarkable feats of imaginative writing. This special edition, published for the centenary of Mervyn Peake's birth, is accompanied by over one hundred of Peake's dazzling drawings.

About the Author
Mervyn Peake (1911-1968) was a playwright, painter, poet, illustrator, short story writer, and designer of theatrical costumes, as well as a novelist. Among his many books are the Gormenghast trilogy (Titus Groan, Gormenghast, and Titus Alone).The Overlook Press publishes these alongside the posthumous sequel Titus Awakes and Peake treasuries The Illustrated Gormenghast Trilogy, Peake's Progress, and The Sunday Books.


Book Information
ISBN 9781590207178
Author Mervyn Peake
Format Hardback
Page Count 943
Imprint Overlook Press
Publisher Overlook Press
Weight(grams) 1297g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 165mm * 64mm