Amphigorey (Amphigorey, #1)
by Edward Gorey
Amphigorey by Edward Gorey holds a highly rated rating of 4.08 out of 5, based on 28.8K reader ratings. First published in 1972. The book spans 220 pages.
About Amphigorey
The title of this deliciously creepy collection of Gorey's work stems from the word amphigory, meaning a nonsense verse or composition. As always, Gorey's painstakingly cross-hatched pen and ink drawings are perfectly suited to his oddball verse and prose. The first book of 15, "The Unstrung Harp," describes the writing process of novelist Mr. Clavius Frederick Earbrass: "He must be mad to go on enduring the unexquisite agony of writing when it all turns out drivel." In "The Listing Attic," you'll find a set of quirky limericks such as "A certain young man, it was noted, / Went about in the heat thickly coated; / He said, 'You may scoff, / But I shan't take it off; / Underneath I am horribly bloated.' "Many of Gorey's tales involve untimely deaths and dreadful mishaps, but much like tragic Irish ballads with their perky rhythms and melodies, they come off as strangely lighthearted. "The Gashlycrumb Tinies," for example, begins like this: "A is for AMY who fell down the stairs, B is for BASIL assaulted by bears," and so on. An eccentric, funny book for either the uninitiated or diehard Gorey fans.Contains: 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, and The Remembered Visit.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Gorey |
| Published | 1972 |
| Pages | 220 |
| Genres | Arts & Photography, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Poetry |
| Average Rating | 4.08 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,815 |
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What genre is Amphigorey?
Amphigorey is categorized as Arts & Photography, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Horror.
Is Amphigorey worth reading?
Based on 28.8K reader ratings, Amphigorey has an average score of 4.08 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Amphigorey?
Amphigorey has 220 pages.
Who wrote Amphigorey?
Amphigorey was written by Edward Gorey. It was first published in 1972.
What is the ISBN for Amphigorey?
The ISBN-13 for Amphigorey is 9780399504330.0.
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