The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey
In a whimsically dark and macabre alphabet book, twenty-six children meet their untimely and often bizarre ends, each corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. The narrative unfolds through a series of rhyming couplets, each accompanied by Gorey's signature pen-and-ink illustrations, blending humor with a gothic sensibility. The book's playful yet morbid tone offers a satirical take on the traditional children's primer, inviting readers to explore the intersection of innocence and mortality with a wry, sardonic twist.
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- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 64
- Original Language
- English
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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