Titus Groan

About “Titus Groan”

Titus Groan is a Gothic novel by Mervyn Peake, published in 1946. It is the first book in the Gormenghast series. The series includes the novels Gormenghast from 1950 and Titus Alone from 1959, as well as the novella Boy in Darkness from 1956. The story follows the young heir to the ancient and decaying castle of Gormenghast. The novel establishes the setting and characters that appear in the subsequent books of the series. Peake's work is known for its rich descriptions and dark, atmospheric tone. The series is considered a significant contribution to the Gothic genre. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)