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Edward Gorey: The Hapless Child tea ” One wonders: have theyThis mournful tale of petite Charlotte Sophias catastrophic short life is classic Edward Gorey. Orphaned, the poor child is bullied by schoolmates and ruffians alike, surviving only by the skin of her baby teeth. Even her doll suffers a gruesome end. The Hapless Child is widely regarded as one of Goreys best books: you will enjoy weeping for Charlotte Sophia again, and again, and again. Hardcover Smyth sewn book, with jacket 64 pages with 30 black and