*dies*

[conuly]

Cautionary Tales for Children.

*dies again*

I cannot believe that this is in print. I grew up hearing about Jim (who ran away from nurse and got eaten by a lion) and honestly would never have imagined having the complete collection of "cautionary tales" poems. In fact, the only other one I can recite is Matilda (who told lies and was burnt by fire), though I know bits of Henry King (um... the Chief Defect of Henry King was eating little bits of string) and the one that starts: The nicest boy I ever knew was Charles Augustus Fortescue (who never took a stand and sucked up to everyone and therefore went far in life).

Yeah. I want this.

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[literalgirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, I thought when I followed the link that Gorey did the illustrations... Which seemed very appropriate (and I am a huge fan so inclined to get it even just for that reason). Maybe I mis-read, although it sure looked like his work... I'll have to go back now and look again.

Anyway, if you enjoy the macabre, you would probably also like Gorey's work. Check out the Gashleycrumb Tinies...

[conuly]

*giggles* Sorry for being confuzzling. He did the illustrations, but the guy I'm interested in is the poet. *hugs* 'salright, though, they're both worth it.

[literalgirl.livejournal.com]

Looks awesome. :-)