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The Iron Tonic
Or, a Winter Afternoon in Lonely Valley
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The narrative unfolds in a mysterious setting where a skating pond hides a family of enormous eels, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and foreboding. As daylight wanes, darkness and dismay envelop the scene. This work can be interpreted as Edward Gorey's unique take on a winter afternoon reminiscent of the themes and tones found in classic nineteenth-century Russian literature. The blend of whimsy and melancholy invites readers to explore deeper meanings within its enigmatic landscape.
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The Iron Tonic, Edward Gorey
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- The Iron Tonic
- Subtitle
- Or, a Winter Afternoon in Lonely Valley
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edward Gorey
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9780151004379
- Category
- Poetry, Art / Culture, Fine art, Comic books, Maps and Travel, Humor
- Description
- The narrative unfolds in a mysterious setting where a skating pond hides a family of enormous eels, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and foreboding. As daylight wanes, darkness and dismay envelop the scene. This work can be interpreted as Edward Gorey's unique take on a winter afternoon reminiscent of the themes and tones found in classic nineteenth-century Russian literature. The blend of whimsy and melancholy invites readers to explore deeper meanings within its enigmatic landscape.