Gormenghast trilogy Books in Order
three novels by Mervyn Peake, published 1946–1959
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1946 · Mervyn Peake
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…
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Buy on Amazon1967 · Mervyn Peake
"Titus Groan" is a 1950 novel by Mervyn Peake. The story follows Titus, who is seven years old and the heir to the decaying castle Gormenghast. The…
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1959 · Mervyn Peake
Titus Alone is a novel written by Mervyn Peake and first published in 1959. It is the third book in the Gormenghast trilogy, which includes Titus…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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1960 · Mervyn Peake
Titus Awakes is a 2011 book by Mervyn Peake and Maeve Gilmore. "Titus Awakes" was an early working title applied to a novel planned by Mervyn Peake…
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1956 · Mervyn Peake
Boy in Darkness is a novella by English writer Mervyn Peake. It was first published in 1956 by Eyre & Spottiswoode as part of the anthology Sometime,…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Gormenghast trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Titus Groan”. Start with “Titus Groan.”
How many books are in the Gormenghast trilogy series?
We list 5 books by Mervyn Peake , published between 1946–1967.
Where can I buy the Gormenghast trilogy books?
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