The lives of the Outer Dwellers had become almost normal ag… - Mervyn Peake

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The lives of the Outer Dwellers had become almost normal again. Bitterness was their bread and rivalry their wine.

Mervyn Peake

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Mervyn Laurence Peake (9 July 1911 – 17 November 1968) was an English novelist, artist, poet and illustrator. He is best known for what are usually referred to as the Gormenghast books, though the Titus books would be more accurate.

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Alternative Names: Mervyn Laurence Peake • Mervyn L. Peake • Mervyn Lawrence Peake

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What had happened? As he asked himself the question, he knew the answer. That no one had thought fit to tell him! No one! It was a bitter pill for him to swallow. He had been forgotten. Yet he had always wished to be forgotten. He could not have it both ways.

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The lives of the Outer Dwellers had become almost normal again. Bitterness was their bread and rivalry their wine. - Mervyn Peake

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