Edward Gorey the Hapless Child
$21.99
- Hardcover
64 pages
- Release Date
15 January 2008
Summary
This mournful tale of petite Charlotte Sophia’s catastrophic short life is classic Edward Gorey. Orphaned, the poor child is bullied by schoolmates and ruffians alike, surviving only by the skin of her baby teeth. Even her doll suffers a gruesome end.
The Hapless Child is widely regarded as one of Gorey’s best books: you will enjoy weeping for Charlotte Sophia again, and again, and again.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764944680 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0764944681 |
| Author: | Edward Gorey |
| Publisher: | Pomegranate Communications Inc,US |
| Imprint: | Pomegranate Communications Inc,US |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 15 January 2008 |
| Weight: | 365g |
| Dimensions: | 191mm x 191mm x 14mm |
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About The Author
Edward Gorey
Edward Gorey (1925-2000) wrote and illustrated such popular books as The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and The Headless Bust. He was also a very successful set and costume designer, earning a Tony Award for his Broadway production of Edward Gorey’s Dracula. Animated sequences of his work were featured on the PBS series Mystery!
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