THE OBJECT-LESSON. EDWARD GOREY. Libro en papel. 9780151007097 LIBRERIA 9 3/4
THE OBJECT-LESSON

THE OBJECT-LESSON

EDWARD GOREY

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Inspired by Samuel Foote's poem, The Grand Panjandrum, The Object-Lesson presents a stunning series of seemingly random and unrelated events. A missing artificial limb, ghostly spectres, and the statue of Corrupted Endeavour all have a place in this enigmatic tale, which combines elements of French surrealism, Japanese haiku, and lots of good fun. With its humorous obscurity and puzzling intrigues, The Object-Lesson delights and provokes

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