The Gashlycrumb Tinies (The Vinegar Works, #1)
by Edward Gorey
The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 37.1K reader ratings. First published in 1963. The book spans 32 pages.
About The Gashlycrumb Tinies
The Gashlycrumb Tinies: or, After the Outing is an abecedarian book written by Edward Gorey that was first published in 1963. Gorey tells the tale of 26 children (each representing a letter of the alphabet) and their untimely deaths in rhyming dactylic couplets, accompanied by the author's distinctive black and white illustrations. It is one of Edward Gorey's best-known books, and is the most notorious amongst his roughly half-dozen mock alphabets.[2] It has been described as a "sarcastic rebellion against a view of childhood that is sunny, idyllic, and instructive". The morbid humor of the book comes in part from the mundane ways in which children die, such as falling down the stairs or choking on a peach. Far from illustrating the dramatic and fantastical childhood nightmares, these scenarios instead poke fun at the banal paranoias that come as a part of parenting.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Gorey |
| Published | 1963 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Genres | Fiction, Arts & Photography, Horror, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Average Rating | 4.23 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 37,054 |
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What genre is The Gashlycrumb Tinies?
The Gashlycrumb Tinies is categorized as Fiction, Arts & Photography, Horror, Poetry. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Gashlycrumb Tinies worth reading?
Based on 37.1K reader ratings, The Gashlycrumb Tinies has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Gashlycrumb Tinies?
The Gashlycrumb Tinies has 32 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Gashlycrumb Tinies?
The Gashlycrumb Tinies was written by Edward Gorey. It was first published in 1963.
What is the ISBN for The Gashlycrumb Tinies?
The ISBN-13 for The Gashlycrumb Tinies is 9780747541610.0.
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