The Doubtful Guest
The Doubtful Guest by Edward Gorey is a first edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 1998. This book, written in English and spanning 31 pages, presents a whimsical yet eerie tale told through fourteen rhyming couplets. It follows a mysterious creature, dressed in sneakers and a scarf, who unexpectedly arrives at a Victorian family’s home on a winter night and remains there indefinitely.
Readers will find a blend of humor and the uncanny in Gorey’s distinctive illustrations that accompany the text. The narrative explores themes of the bizarre and the absurd, making it a unique addition to the realms of fantasy and comics. This edition invites readers of all ages to engage with its strange charm, showcasing Gorey’s signature style in pen and ink drawing.
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A vaguely sinister comedy of manners by beloved artist Edward Gorey Told in a set of fourteen rhyming couplets, The Doubtful Guest is the story of a solemn, mysterious, outdoor creature, dressed rather ordinarily in sneakers and a scarf, who appears on a winter night at a family’s Victorian home and never leaves again. Gorey’s eerie and charming illustrations accompany the verses, making this an enjoyably strange (and strangely enjoyable) read for all ages.
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