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Amphigorey

byEdward Gorey

Genres: HorrorPoetry
An illustrated collection of 15 macabre short stories. In this gorgeously detailed volume, American artist and author Edward Gorey accents amphigory (nonsense verse or composition) with his signature cross-hatched pen-and-ink drawings. A mix of poetry and prose, light-hearted and decidedly more morbid storytelling, the book is sure to satisfy both fans of art and lovers of short stories alike. Stories included: "The Unstrung Harp" "The Listing Attic" "The Doubtful Guest" "The Object Lesson" "The Bug Book" "The Fatal Lozenge" "The Hapless Child" "The Curious Sofa" "The Willowdale Handcar" "The Gashlycrumb Tinies" "The Insect God" "The West Wing" "The Wuggly Ump" "The Sinking Spell" "The Remembered Visit"

Language

en

Published on

28/01/1980

Pages

192

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780399504334

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy illustrated literature, macabre humor, and short stories.

Topics Macabre short storiesEdward goreyIllustrated collectionNonsense literatureDark humorEccentric charactersSurreal storytellingCross-hatched illustrationsAbsurd situationsGothic themesAmerican wit and humorNonsense versesHumor
MoodDark, Humorous
HumorOccasional Humor

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