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The Gilded Bat by Edward Gorey, Marcial Souto · Booklabria

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Edward Gorey, Marcial Souto
The Gilded Bat

AnecdotesHumor, general

The Gilded Bat

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First published: 1966
Editions: 9 in 4 languages

Synopsis

With his typical dark, droll humor, Edward Gorey tells how Maudie, a girl given to staring at dead birds, is transformed into Mirella, a chic and mysterious prima ballerina. This woeful tale chronicles her ascent to the peak of fame, followed by her unexpected and dreadful demise. Gorey's exquisitely crafted illustrations of magical ballets, dubious barons, and stark apartments set the stage for this lonely drama of a slightly peculiar heroine.

Subjects: Anecdotes
Humor, general
Ballet
Humor, topic, business & professional

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Editions

9 in 4 languages

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English6 French1 German1 Spanish1

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