Totus Gripe

By Stacy Steyer

This novel is a parody of the Mervyn Peake Gormenghast trilogy, specifically that relating to the first two books. The elements of parody are set in terms of style and characterization rather than the specifics of the plot, although in broad terms we follow the adventures of Steelpike through the labyrinthine passageways of the castle. Many of the characters from Peake's books appear, though changed somewhat in name, sentiment and disposition. The plot departs entirely from Peake's trilogy in terms of the parallel narrative set on a different planet, this relating to the research conducted by the Doctor and the 76th Earl, Sepalcrave, this being later developed by the polymath Sophie Du Ch telet, the only significant castle based character not in the original trilogy. The cast of characters include the eponymous 77th Earl, Totus Gripe, Sourcrutch, Swetter, Spray, Rottensod, Bellend, the schoolmasters (Spratt, Welch, Snibble, Dungworth, and Deadwood), the psychotic Lady Fugue, Lady Ermentrude's sisters, Flora and Alice, and the Earl's sister, Lady Ophelia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B086PLY8WX
• ISBN13: 9798634164564
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"