Titus Alone by Mervyn Peake
"Titus Alone" is the third book in a series where the protagonist, Titus Groan, leaves his ancestral home, Gormenghast, to explore the world beyond. He stumbles upon a technologically advanced city, a stark contrast to his gothic homeland, and faces a series of adventures and challenges. The book delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the clash of tradition versus modernity, as Titus grapples with his past and uncertain future.
The 1255th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 240-260
- Words
- 90,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 2nd on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 55th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Book))
- 100 Main Fantasy and Science-Fiction Books (www.mirf.ru (Russian))
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)