What was important, now, with her eyes bent upon him, and t… - Mervyn Peake

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What was important, now, with her eyes bent upon him, and the shadow of a branch trembling across her breast, was the immemorial game of love: no less a game for being grave. No less grave for being wild. Grave as a great green sky. Grave as a surgeon’s knife.

Mervyn Peake

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About Mervyn Peake

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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You have a rough manner," said Titus. "But you have saved me twice. Why are you helping me?"
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