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Through books like \u003cem data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eThe Gashlycrumb Tinies\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eThe Doubtful Guest\u003c\/em\u003e, Gorey cultivated a distinctive visual and literary language that balances wit, absurdity, and a fascination with the darker edges of human experience, leaving a lasting influence on illustration, literature, and design. 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