An illustrated collection of 15 macabre short stories. In this gorgeously detailed volume
American artist and author Edward Gorey accents amphigory (nonsense verse or composition) with
his signature cross-hatched pen-and-ink drawings. A mix of poetry and prose light-hearted and
decidedly more morbid storytelling the book is sure to satisfy both fans of art and lovers of
short stories alike. Stories included: 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 The Remembered Visit
