The Object-Lesson
by Gorey, Edward
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- Seller
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Woodstock, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Anthony Blond, 1958. Spine creased. Dust jacket with tears at spine ends, price-clipped.. First Edition in U. K.. Original Cloth. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Edward Gorey.
Synopsis
Inspired by Samuel Foote's poem, "The Grand Panjandrum," The Object-Lesson presents a stunning series of seemingly random and unrelated events. A missing artificial limb, ghostly spectres, and the statue of Corrupted Endeavour all have a place in this enigmatic tale, which combines elements of French surrealism, Japanese haiku, and lots of good fun. With its humorous obscurity and puzzling intrigues, The Object-Lesson delights and provokes.
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Details
- Bookseller
- By Books Alone (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010454
- Title
- The Object-Lesson
- Author
- Gorey, Edward
- Illustrator
- Edward Gorey
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First Edition in U. K.
- Publisher
- Anthony Blond
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1958
- Keywords
- Art, Literature, Edward Gorey
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