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Cautionary Tales for Children
Hilaire Belloc and Edward Gorey
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9780151007158 Hardcover
0151007152
$16.00
72pages
Available
Trim Size:
7 x 9
Copyright Year:
2002
Territory:
US, C
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Synopsis |
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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.
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Biography |
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Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953) was one of the most prolific and provocative writers of his time. The author of dozens of titles on widely varying subjects, his work includes poetry, fiction, social commentary, biography, and history.
Born in Chicago, Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was one of the most renowned artists and writers of our time.
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General Subjects |
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Humor- Form/Limericks & Verse
Fiction- Literary
Art- Individual Artist
Humor- Comic Books, Strips, etc.
Art- Techniques/Cartooning
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Rights Details |
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Second Serial/Book Club: Harcourt
UK/Translation/Film: Donadio & Olson Inc. Literary Representatives
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Rights Information |
Harcourt Books
An imprint ofHarcourt Trade Publishers
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Harcourt Education Company
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