The paper is breathless Under the hand And the pencil is po… - Mervyn Peake

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The paper is breathless Under the hand And the pencil is poised Like a warlock's wand.

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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Withdrawn and ruinous it broods in umbra: the immemorial masonry: the towers, the tracks. Is all corroding? No. Through an avenue of spires a zephyr floats; a bird whistles; a freshet bears away from a choked river.

His mind fell asleep. His wits fell awake. His cock trembled like a harp-string.

Let go of my arm, or I will scream for God."
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The paper is breathless Under the hand And the pencil is poised Like a warlock's wand. - Mervyn Peake

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