English Literature Collection (page 79)

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Charles Dickens, Barnaby Rudge, 1841, illustration, 19th century

Tom Jones and the Centinel, 1799 (litho)
XCF290966 Tom Jones and the Centinel, 1799 (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: scene from The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, by Henry Fielding; ); English

Illustration for Timon of Athens, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469540 Illustration for Timon of Athens, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Lear believes Cordelia does not love him and banishes her, illustration from King Lear
KW469556 Lear believes Cordelia does not love him and banishes her, illustration from King Lear, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by English School

Friar Laurence arrives at the Capulet crypt to find Romeo, Juliet and Paris all dead
KW469555 Friar Laurence arrives at the Capulet crypt to find Romeo, Juliet and Paris all dead, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by English School

An apothecary grinding herbs, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469553 An apothecary grinding herbs, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Hamlet sees the Ghost, the spirit of his father, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469548 Hamlet sees the Ghost, the spirit of his father, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by English School

Hamlet holds the skull of Yorick, illustration of Act V, Scene I in Hamlet
KW469550 Hamlet holds the skull of Yorick, illustration of Act V, Scene I in Hamlet, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by English School

Hamlet, Horatio and Marcellus see the Ghost, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469547 Hamlet, Horatio and Marcellus see the Ghost, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by English School

Timon in his cave in Timon of Athens, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469546 Timon in his cave in Timon of Athens, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Illustration for Cymbeline, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published
KW469544 Illustration for Cymbeline, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Mrs Quickly has Sir John Falstaff arrested in Henry IV, Part 2, from The Illustrated
KW469543 Mrs Quickly has Sir John Falstaff arrested in Henry IV, Part 2, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

Illustration for Hamlet, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890
KW469542 Illustration for Hamlet, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Autolycus sings in The Winters Tale, Act IV, Scene III, from The Illustrated
KW469539 Autolycus sings in The Winters Tale, Act IV, Scene III, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (colour litho) by Gilbert

Illustration of the witches around their cauldron in Macbeth, from The Illustrated
KW469537 Illustration of the witches around their cauldron in Macbeth, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (colour litho) by English School

Illustration of the witches from Macbeth, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469536 Illustration of the witches from Macbeth, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Illustration for The Taming of the Shrew, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469512 Illustration for The Taming of the Shrew, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Illustration for Much Ado About Nothing, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469510 Illustration for Much Ado About Nothing, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert

Illustration for A Midsummer Nights Dream, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469515 Illustration for A Midsummer Nights Dream, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Illustration for The Merchant of Venice, Shylock and Tubal meet in the street, Act III
KW469514 Illustration for The Merchant of Venice, Shylock and Tubal meet in the street, Act III, Scene I, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert

Sir John Falstaff on a visit to his friend Page at Windsor, illustration from The
KW469511 Sir John Falstaff on a visit to his friend Page at Windsor, illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

Illustration for Measure for Measure, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469508 Illustration for Measure for Measure, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Illustration for Twelfth Night, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469506 Illustration for Twelfth Night, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Illustration for The Tempest, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469501 Illustration for The Tempest, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

John Tyndall FRS ( August 2, 1820 - December 4, 1893 ) was a prominent 19th century Irish physicist

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English literature is a captivating journey through time and imagination. It encompasses the works of brilliant minds that have shaped our understanding of human emotions, society, and the world we live in. As I gaze upon the map of Wessex, intricately engraved to depict the novels and poems of Thomas Hardy, I am transported to a land where love and tragedy intertwine. In another lithograph, an old man from Blackheath proudly wears a wreath upon his head. What stories does he hold within? Perhaps tales of wisdom or experiences etched deep into his soul. And as Captain Pickwick confronts a rascal with stern authority, Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers come alive before my eyes. A color lithograph captures Prospero and Miranda watching over their tempestuous kingdom. Shakespeare's words echo in my mind as I witness their power unfold on paper. P. G Wodehouse's portrait shows him smoking a cigar, exuding charm and wit that are mirrored in his timeless prose. Engraved illustrations bring Percy Bysshe Shelley's enchanting "To a Skylark" to life; its lyrical beauty resonates through every stroke. Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia stands tall in yet another engraving - an emblematic figure navigating life's philosophical questions. Amidst this collection lies humor too; an old man from Thames Ditton comically calls out for something to sit on in a lively lithograph. The Taming Of The Shrew unfolds vividly through chromolithography while Jane Eyre captivates hearts with its enduring tale portrayed by delicate engravings. The Legend Of Britomart transports us to mythical realms where magic mirrors reveal hidden truths while an engraving showcases the majestic Tower of London standing strong since 1553 - witnessing history unfold before its ancient walls. English literature is not merely ink on paper.