“The Gashlycrumb Tinies: or, After the Outing is an abecedarian book written by Edward Gorey that was first published in 1963. Gorey tells the tale of 26 children (each representing a letter of the alphabet) and their untimely deaths.” Since this child’s name had the same initial letter as another child, he didn’t die in some silly or embarrassing way.
“A is for Amy, who fell down the stairs; B is for Basil, assaulted by bears; C is for Clara, who wasted away; D is for Desmond, thrown out of a sleigh…”
I have the Gashlycrumb Tinies poster in the hall by my front door, so I was cracking up halfway through the second panel. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing a sick, yet wonderful treat.
djsabc about 12 years ago
I still have no idea.
bobwhite_ about 12 years ago
“The Gashlycrumb Tinies: or, After the Outing is an abecedarian book written by Edward Gorey that was first published in 1963. Gorey tells the tale of 26 children (each representing a letter of the alphabet) and their untimely deaths.” Since this child’s name had the same initial letter as another child, he didn’t die in some silly or embarrassing way.
Christopher Shea about 12 years ago
“A is for Amy, who fell down the stairs; B is for Basil, assaulted by bears; C is for Clara, who wasted away; D is for Desmond, thrown out of a sleigh…”
AmericanPurrl Premium Member about 12 years ago
I have the Gashlycrumb Tinies poster in the hall by my front door, so I was cracking up halfway through the second panel. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing a sick, yet wonderful treat.
jeremymlad about 12 years ago
Love it! K was always my grisly favorite!