Same time, same place

by Mervyn Peake

Genres: Horror

Unknown Binding

About the author

Mervyn Laurence Peake was an English modernist writer, 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: the three works that exist were the beginning of what Peake conceived as a lengthy cycle, following his protagonist Titus Groan from cradle to grave, but Peake's untimely death prevented completion of the cycle, which is now commonly but erroneously referred to as a trilogy. They are sometimes compared to the work of his older contemporary J.R.R. Tolkien, but his surreal fiction was influenced by his early love for Charles Dickens and Robert Louis Stevenson rather than Tolkien's studies of mythology and philology.

Peake also wrote poetry and literary nonsense in verse form, short stories for adults and children ("Letters from a Lost Uncle"), stage and radio plays, and Mr Pye, a relatively tightly-structured novel in which God implicitly mocks the evangelical pretensions and cosy world-view of the eponymous hero.

Peake first made his reputation as a painter and illustrator during the 1930s and 1940s, when he lived in London, and he was commissioned to produce portraits of well-known people. A collection of these drawings is still in the possession of his family. Although he gained little popular success in his lifetime, his work was highly respected by his peers, and his friends included Dylan Thomas and Graham Greene. His works are now included in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery and the Imperial War Museum.

Reviews

[Keegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Since then I have never left the house. I know what is best for me.” He just like me fr fr

[Bradley]

Turns out I found something written by Mervyn Peake that isn’t part of the Titus trilogy. Which I still own, still loathe to read. Such leady language. Even Superman can’t see through all dem words.

That’s not this. I found I liked this story more than I’d like to admit. In fact, I ALMOST wish I’d not donated all my Titus books to the library. Almost.

And a personal kick to my ass. xD

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A young man of 23 wants to break out of his dreary home and his boring parents. When he meets a fascinating woman things seem to change. They even plan to have a quick marriage. Before the ceremony he is repelled by some strange fellows. Who are they? Why is the marriage doomed to fail? Very weird piece of horror with a nasty twist and some uncanny moments. Really recommended!

[Jakub Brudny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Krótkie opowiadanie, które (według krótkiej notki po samym opowiadaniu) nadaje mu odpowiedni kontekst, niedostrzegalny dla osób z XXI wieku. Choć jednak nie, może jest on dostrzegalny, ale ciężko wyłuskać to z samego opowiadania, bo nie żyjemy w realiach lat 50., a osoby niskorosłe nie są już "niczym dziwnym" w świadomości społecznej - może również dzięki temu opowiadaniu?

[Klowey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming, weird, and playful horror.

[Per · Rating 3 out of 5]

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