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The Eclectic Abecedarium
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 59 Ratings and 7 Reviews

Book Description
Edward Gorey's first miniature book, The Eclectic Abecedarium is an illustrated adventure through the English alphabet, accompanied by rhyming couplets penned by Gorey, who described his creations as "literary nonsense." Inspired by popular moral primers for children, Gorey created an updated version of Isaac Watts's alphabetic aphorisms. Part sweet songs of unseen birds and part cautionary tales,... More
Book Information
PublisherPomegranate Communications
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages56
ISBN-100764945971
ISBN-13978-0764945977
Publication Date09/01/2008
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About Edward Gorey (Author, Illustrator) : Edward Gorey is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Edward Gorey include Amphigorey, The epiplectic bicycle, The ... more
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