Balaclava 60 Limericks (1972) by Edward Gorey is a darkly whimsical collection of sixty limericks, each paired with Gorey’s distinctive crosshatched illustrations. Written in the classic AABBA rhyme scheme, the verses feature eccentric, often ill-fated characters—mad scientists, doomed aristocrats, and peculiar creatures—meeting absurd or grim ends. Gorey’s signature macabre humor shines through, blending Victorian gothic sensibility with playful morbidity. The book’s title nods to the Crimean War’s Battle of Balaclava, but the limericks themselves are surreal and timeless, reveling in wordplay and ironic twists. Though less famous than The Gashlycrumb Tinies, this volume exemplifies Gorey’s genius for merging sinister charm with poetic brevity, making it a delight for fans of his eerie, enigmatic style.
Balaclava 60 Limericks – Edward Gorey 1972 | 1st Edition
$25.00
- Author:
Edward Gorey - Publisher:
Diogenes Verlag, Zürich, 1972 - Binding:
Soctcover - Condition:
Very Good - Size:
12mo - Attributes:
First Edition, Illustrated
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Toledano A82-26034. Light soiling to bottom corner. One of 33 volume set of reprints of Gorey titles, sold as a set, as well as separately. A Fine copy in white and black wrappers, 65pp. Limericks, each accompanied by a drawing.
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