The Object-Lesson Nicky Minus through the dark and the

through the dark and the light

By Shira Spector

A quick yet tender read

Lina Itagaki studied international economics and business in Tokyo

The Object-Lesson Nicky Minus through the dark and theBy Edward Gorey. Published by HMH. Hardcover, 32 pages, B&W, 1958. Inspired by Samuel Foote's poem, "The Grand Panjandrum," The Object Lesson presents a stunning series of seemingly random and unrelated events. A missing artificial limb, ghostly spectres, and the statue of Corrupted Endeavour all have a place in this enigmatic tale, which combines elements of French surrealism, Japanese haiku, and lots of good fun. With its humorous obscurity and