Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc, Edward Gorey Rediscovered by Gorey and illustrated with his previously unpublished art, this edition of Bellocs "Cautionary Tales" is sure to become a classic. Illustrations. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For readers of any age, a witty and strikingly irreverent collection of moral guidance Most notable among prolific English satirist Hilaire Bellocs writings are the sharp and clever admonishments he composed for children. Collected here and illustrated to wonderful haunting effect by Edward Gorey, these short, funny pieces offer moral instruction for all types of mischief makers--from a certain young Jim, "who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion," to the tale of Matilda, "who told lies and was burned to death"--and add up to a delightful read for any fan of Roald Dahl or Shel Silverstein. Author Biography Edward Gorey (1925-2000) wrote and illustrated such popular books as The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and The Headless Bust. He was also a very successful set and costume designer, earning a Tony Award for his Broadway production of Edward Goreys Dracula. Animated sequences of his work have introduced the PBS series Mystery! since 1980. Review PRAISE FOR EDWARD GOREY "Invaluable to Gorey-ites."--The New York Review of Books "A marvelously entertaining volume . . . I came down on these pages like a wolf on the flock, and devoured them in an afternoon."--The Washington Post Book World "A master of a genre of graphic storytelling and a brilliant draftsman."--The New York Times Book Review "A man of enormous erudition . . . An artist and writer of genius."--The New Yorker "An American original . . . One of this centurys foremost eccentric geniuses."--Print Magazine -- Long Description Known as a central figure in English literature, Hilaire Belloc produced a number of stunning, funny, and clever admonishments for children. The tales in this volume, illustrated by the inimitable Edward Gorey, contain instructive lessons for almost everyone. For those children prone to wandering off from their caretakers, there is the story of a certain young Jim, "who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion." Those known to stretch the truth will hardly be comforted by the tale of Matilda, "who told lies and was burned to death." And as for those of us--and our children--who tend to the vainglorious, there is the sobering tale of Godolphin Horne, "who was cursed with the sin of pride and became a boot-black." Witty, brilliant, and strikingly irreverent. Review Quote PRAISE FOR EDWARD GOREY "Invaluable to Gorey-ites."--The New York Review of Books "A marvelously entertaining volume . . . I came down on these pages like a wolf on the flock, and devoured them in an afternoon."--The Washington Post Book World "A master of a genre of graphic storytelling and a brilliant draftsman."--The New York Times Book Review "A man of enormous erudition . . . An artist and writer of genius."--The New Yorker "An American original . . . One of this centurys foremost eccentric geniuses."--Print Magazine -- Details ISBN0151007152 Author Edward Gorey Short Title CAUTIONARY TALES FOR CHILD Pages 72 Language English Illustrator Edward Gorey ISBN-10 0151007152 ISBN-13 9780151007158 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 821.912 Year 2002 Edition 1st Residence US Birth 1870 Death 1953 DOI 10.1604/9780151007158 UK Release Date 2002-12-01 Imprint Harcourt Brace International Place of Publication Orlando Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2002-12-01 NZ Release Date 2002-12-01 US Release Date 2002-12-01 Publisher Harcourt Brace International Publication Date 2002-12-01 Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint US Dey Street Books Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations Audience Age 8-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6757542;

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