What inspired Edward Gorey's signature blend of dark humor and whimsical art in Amphigorey Also?
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What inspired Edward Gorey's signature blend of dark humor and whimsical art in Amphigorey Also?
Did anyone else feel a strange mix of nostalgia and unease when reading Gorey's illustrations?
The pacing of Gorey's stories feels deliberate — do readers think he aimed for a slow, contemplative experience?