Prologue Collection

CANTERBURY TALES. The beginning of the prologue to Chaucers Canterbury Tales. A 15th century manuscript page

PROLOGUE: THE KNIGHT. Woodcut from the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, from William Caxtons second edition, c1484

Page from William Caxton's edition of the prologue of Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'
3329855 Page from William Caxton's edition of the prologue of Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'; (add.info)

Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
3499730 Richard Wagner (1813-1883); (add.info.: Richard Wagner (1813-1883). German composer. Wagner in the Theater of Bayreuth, testing the piano the prologue of 'The Rhine Gold'

William Caxton announcing his printing press business at Westminster Abbey
3329863 William Caxton announcing his printing press business at Westminster Abbey; (add.info.: Engraving of William Caxton announcing his printing press business at Westminster Abbey)

The Palais du Temps. Scenery for the prologue of "Atys", lyrical tragedy by Lully, c1708

Bible Fragments
Three non-consecutive leaves from the same manuscript, possibly a bible. Contains extracts from Zachariah 14 and the Book of Malachi 1-2 (f.1); Matthew 27-28 and the Prologue to Mark (f.2)

The Wife Of Bath, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643700 The Wife Of Bath, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wife Of Bath, from The Canterbury Tales)

The Doctor Of Physic, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643698 The Doctor Of Physic, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doctor Of Physic, from The Canterbury Tales)

The Friar, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643696 The Friar, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Friar, from The Canterbury Tales)

"After All, "at the Avenue Theatre, 15 January, Scene from the Prologue
1629224 " After All, " at the Avenue Theatre, 15 January, Scene from the Prologue, Miriam seeks Refuge from the Mob (litho) by Begg

The Clerk Of Oxenford, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643695 The Clerk Of Oxenford, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clerk Of Oxenford, from The Canterbury Tales)

The Summoner, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643704 The Summoner, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Summoner, from The Canterbury Tales)

The Plowman, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643701 The Plowman, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plowman, from The Canterbury Tales)

The Prioress, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643694 The Prioress, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prioress, from The Canterbury Tales)

The Tabard Inn, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643692 The Tabard Inn, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard Inn)

The Manciple and Reeve, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643703 The Manciple and Reeve, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manciple and Reeve, from The Canterbury Tales)

The Franklin, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643697 The Franklin, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franklin, from The Canterbury Tales)

The Knight, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643691 The Knight, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knight, from the Canterbury Tales)

Coolie Life in India, an Operatic Performance (engraving)
1050137 Coolie Life in India, an Operatic Performance (engraving) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coolie Life in India, an Operatic Performance)

Le Theatre Illustre, Caligula, tragedie d Alexandre Dumas, representee a l Odeon, Le prologue (engraving)
3623959 Le Theatre Illustre, Caligula, tragedie d Alexandre Dumas, representee a l Odeon, Le prologue (engraving) by French School

Keeping House while my Family is at the Seaside (chromolitho)
1062130 Keeping House while my Family is at the Seaside (chromolitho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keeping House while my Family is at the Seaside)

A Story without Words, A Proposal of Marriage (colour litho)
1038584 A Story without Words, A Proposal of Marriage (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Story without Words, A Proposal of Marriage)

A Visit to the London Scottish Camp at Wimbledon (engraving)
1040980 A Visit to the London Scottish Camp at Wimbledon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the London Scottish Camp at Wimbledon)

The Latin Play at Westminster School (litho)
1040850 The Latin Play at Westminster School (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Latin Play at Westminster School)

Prologue folio with gold and green letter F, and border of leaves, flowers
985847 Prologue folio with gold and green letter F, and border of leaves, flowers, vines and bird, 1455 (illuminated manuscript) by German School

Le Prologue ou La Comedie au Chateau, from a Collection of Fashion Plates
3438039 Le Prologue ou La Comedie au ChAteau, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

"The Prisoner of Zenda, "the New Play at the St Jamess Theatre, adapted by Edward Rose from Anthony Hopes
1604967 " The Prisoner of Zenda, " the New Play at the St Jamess Theatre, adapted by Edward Rose from Anthony Hopes Novel (engraving) by Holland Tringham

"Midsummer Nights Dream, "illustrated with Silhouettes (engraving)
1104095 " Midsummer Nights Dream, " illustrated with Silhouettes (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Midsummer Nights Dream)

The corbacho (Facsimile), preface to the printed work in Seville, 1498, work by Archpriest of Talavera

Shinozuka Uraemon Reading the Prologue at the Miyako Theatre, 1794. Artist: Toshusai Sharaku
Shinozuka Uraemon Reading the Prologue at the Miyako Theatre, 1794. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIX. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Artemis Prologizes, 1898. Artist: Byam Shaw
Artemis Prologizes, 1898. A drawing from Poems by Robert Browning. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 60 (London, 15th March 1898)

Prologues and text from the manuscript of Corpus Christi plays, 15th century, (1840). Manuscript of Corpus Christi plays, or Sacred Dramatic Mysteries, performed at Coventry and other cities

The Prologue To Summer, by Charles Robinson
A colour illustration showing a dreamy summers day in the countryside. Date: 11th May 1927

CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The beginning of the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucer s
CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The beginning of the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales in William Caxtons second edition, c1484

God and Mephistopheles
Mephistopheles and God (Prologue in heaven)

Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). Divi Bernardi Abratis ad
Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). French abbot and the primary builder of the reforming Cistercian order. Divi Bernardi Abratis ad sororem modus. Books prologue. Published in Venice

Regiment of the public thing (Regiment de la cosa publica) b
Francesc Eiximenis (1327-1409). Spanish writer. Regiment of the public thing (Regiment de la cosa publica). Prologue. Incunabula

Types and faces of the Eastern Army. Prologue. Dinner on board. 1855. Engraving

The moment of imagination, engraving 1785, Edward Topham, a pen in his hand, has just kicked over his circular writing table in frenzied inspiration. He raises his clenched fist

Poma de Ayala inquires about the history of ancient Peru (woodcut)
XJF425639 Poma de Ayala inquires about the history of ancient Peru (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The New Chronicle and Good Government)

THEATRE: ANDROMEDE, 1650. The set for the prologue of Andromede by Pierre Corneille, 1650. Engraving by Francois Chauveau, c1650

THEATRE: ANDROMEDE, 1650. The set for Act 4 of Andromede by Pierre Corneille, 1650. Engraving by Francois Chauveau, c1650

RENAISSANCE THEATER, 1597. Performance of L Amfiparnaso, a madrigal comedy by Orazio Vecchi (1550-1605). Woodcut from a lyrics book printed at Venice in 1597

CANTERBURY TALES, 1478. The first page of the first printed edition of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, printed by William Caxton in 1478

THE SQUIRE. Woodcut from the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, from William Caxtons second edition, c1484

THE YEOMAN, 1484. Woodcut from the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales in William Caxtons edition c1484

The Moment Of Imagination, Engraving 1785, Edward Topham, A Pen In His Hand, Has Just Kicked Over His Circular Writing Table In Frenzied Inspiration. He Raises His Clenched Fist

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The prologue to Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is a literary masterpiece that transports readers back in time to the medieval era. With its vivid descriptions and colorful characters, it sets the stage for an unforgettable journey through the tales of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury. In this prologue, we are introduced to a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique stories and personalities. From the noble Knight, depicted in a woodcut illustration, to the Wife of Bath and her captivating litho portrayal, these individuals come alive on the pages. As we delve deeper into Chaucer's world, we encounter fragments of biblical texts intertwined with his narrative. These Bible fragments serve as reminders of the religious undertones present throughout his work and add depth to his storytelling. Amidst all this richness lies scenes from theatrical productions inspired by Chaucer's Prologue. "She" at the Gaiety Theatre captures one such moment where Miriam seeks refuge from a mob – a dramatic depiction that brings forth emotions and tension. The Clerk Of Oxenford stands out among these illustrations as he represents knowledge and academia amidst this motley crew. His presence serves as a reminder that education has always been valued throughout history. From The Summoner to The Plowman, each character leaves an indelible mark on our minds. Their litho depictions bring them closer to reality while still maintaining their mythical charm. Through these images and words, Chaucer invites us into his world - a world filled with intrigue, humor, love affairs, moral dilemmas - all woven together like threads in an intricate tapestry, and is within this prologue that we catch glimpses of what awaits us in The Canterbury Tales – tales that have stood the test of time and continue to captivate readers today.