Name: the iron tonic,a winter afternoon in lonely valley
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Author: Edward Gorey
ISBN: 9780151004379

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the iron tonic,a winter afternoon in lonely valley

Type

Physical Book

Author

Edward Gorey

Publisher

Harper Design

Year

2000

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

12.8 x 21.5 x 0.9 cm

Weight

0.14 kg.

ISBN13

9780151004379

Synopsis "the iron tonic,a winter afternoon in lonely valley"

It's difficult to say what The Iron Tonic is about, although it is "known the skating pond conceals a family of enormous eels," and that "the light is fading from the day. The rest is darkness and dismay." Finally, though, The Iron Tonic could be seen as Edward Gorey's version of a winter afternoon in one of the great Russian novels of the nineteenth century.

Edward Gorey

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Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was an American author, illustrator, and artist known for his distinctive, dark, and macabre humor style. Throughout his career, Gorey wrote and illustrated over 100 books, many of which have left an indelible mark on literature and visual arts. His work spans a wide range of genres, from children's literature to horror and mystery, always with a unique approach that mixed the gothic and the absurd.

Among his most famous works are The Gashlycrumb Tinies (1963), The Doubtful Guest (1957), and The Unstrung Harp (1953). His illustration style is instantly recognizable by its fine and detailed lines, often in shades of white, black, and gray. Although he did not receive major awards, his influence on art and literature is widely recognized.

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