Essays Collection

Charles Baudelaire, French poet, essayist, translator
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867), French poet, essayist, art critic, and translator of Edgar Allan Poe

Leo Tolstoy, Russian novelist
Leo Tolstoy (Count Lyev Nikolayevich Tolstoy), Russian novelist, essayist, dramatist and educational reformer

Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving)
2562801 Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Experiment on an apple tree. Illustration (prob. Engraving) from Stephen Hales, Statical essays: containing vegetable staticks.. Vol. I, 3rd ed. Date: 1738-40

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Title page of Francis Bacons " Advancement of Learning, " 1633. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Ant. Saint-Exupery
SAINT-EXUPERY SAINT-EXUPERY French aviator and writer. Author of novels and essays, most with an aviation theme

1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull
533707 1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull: The arching of the forehead considered separately is by no means so stupid as the other parts evidently appear to be

Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome, 1792 (engraving)
536023 Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome, 1792 (engraving); (add.info.: Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital)

Salman Rushdie, British-Indian novelist and essayist
Salman Rushdie (Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie, b 1947), British-Indian novelist and essayist. Date: circa 1980s

Fay Weldon, English author, essayist and playwright
Fay Weldon (b 1931), English author, essayist and playwright, whose work has a strong feminist element. Date: circa 1980s

Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist and journalist
Walter (Walt) Whitman (1819-1892), American poet, essayist and journalist. Seen here in later life, in a photograph which he has signed and dated. Date: 1872

Stephen Spender, English poet, novelist and essayist
Sir Stephen Harold Spender (1909-1995), English poet, novelist and essayist. Date: circa 1960s

Francis Bacon
LLM454705 Francis Bacon by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon. Illustration from Ogdens cigarette card series on Leaders of Men issued in 1924)

Gertrude Trevelyan with other contributors to Red Rags: Essays of Hate from Oxford, a book of anti-communist essays. Date: 1933

Isaac DIsraeli (1766-1848), a British writer, scholar and man of letters. He is best known for his essays, his associations with other men of letters

Lincoln writing essays on his wooden shovel (litho)
5209921 Lincoln writing essays on his wooden shovel (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincoln writing essays on his wooden shovel)

Bacon (engraving)
665583 Bacon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon. Illustration from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham (James Sangster, 1860)

Title Page to Essayes by Sir William Cornwallis, print made by Thomas Cecill
XJF448272 Title Page to Essayes by Sir William Cornwallis, print made by Thomas Cecill, published 1632 (engraving) by English School

Joseph Addison and Richard Steele
LLM455691 Joseph Addison and Richard Steele by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Addison and Richard Steele)

Carlyle (right) and Tennyson talking and smoking
LLM455684 Carlyle (right) and Tennyson talking and smoking by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlyle (right) and Tennyson talking and smoking

Gavarni in London, edited by Albert Smith (coloured engraving)
607002 Gavarni in London, edited by Albert Smith (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gavarni in London)

Sir Francis Bacon
LLM455690 Sir Francis Bacon by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Bacon accompanied by a gentleman of his household)

Title page of Essays of Theodicy on the Goodness of God
1191893 Title page of Essays of Theodicy on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil, by Gottfried Leibniz, 1710 (engraving) by French School

Critical view of Napoleon and the men of his time, containing an essay on the causes of
1249058 Critical view of Napoleon and the men of his time, containing an essay on the causes of the defeat at Waterloo, by Theodore Fadeville, 1840 (engraving) by French School

Arrigo Boito, 1842 - 1918, born Enrico Giuseppe Giovanni Boito. Italian poet, journalist, novelist, librettist and composer who wrote essays under the anagrammatic pseudonym of Tobia Gorrio

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, Lord of Montaigne, 1533 - 1592. Philosopher of the French Renaissance period; France

Essays laziness Tsurezuregusa title object comparison
Essays on laziness Tsurezuregusa (title on object) A comparison of Japanese writings (series title) Washo kurabe (series title on object)

Examples heads Socrates Essays physiognomy designed
Examples of heads of Socrates, Essays on physiognomy: designed to promote the knowledge and the love of mankind, Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741-1801, Engraving, 1792, Artist unknown

William Hazlitt 1778 To 1830 English Writer From An Early Twentieth Century Book

Victor Sawdon Pritchett
VICTOR SAWDON PRITCHETT writer, author of Mr Beluncle, When my girl comes home, The Spanish temper and a lot more novels, stories and essays. Date: 1900 - 1997

Edward Verrall Lucas
EDWARD VERALL LUCAS Writer, best known for his essays. Date: 1868 - 1938

Landscape Hills Lake 18th century Pen black ink
Artokoloro

Landscape Hill Lake Figures 18th century Pen
Artokoloro

Charles Lamb
CHARLES LAMB

First issue of The Tatler, 1709
XJF3038060 First issue of The Tatler, 1709 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tatler was a British literary)

Succulent plants, rare evergreens, orange trees. Illustration by Thomas Fairchild, from Patrick Blair, Botanic essays. Date: 1720

Wind-tunnel model of Nord N600 from Air Bus Compraison de Configurations (Exploitation des essays a

Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801), Swiss physiognomist and theologian. Physiognomy is the art of reading psychological traits from physical characteristics. From Essays in Physiognomy by J K Lavater

Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome. Illustration by Fuseli based on Lavaters description. From Lavater Essays on Physiognomy, London, 1792. Engraving

1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull: The arching of the forehead considered separately is by no means so stupid as the other parts evidently appear to be

Charles Lamb
CHARLES LAMB

Jean Giraudoux / Postcard
JEAN GIRAUDOUX French writer of plays, novels, essays and scripts

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Essays have long been a cherished form of expression, capturing the thoughts and musings of great minds throughout history. From Charles Baudelaire, the French poet and essayist who delved into the depths of human emotions, to Leo Tolstoy, the Russian novelist whose essays explored profound philosophical questions, these literary giants paved the way for future generations. In one experiment on an apple tree, PLIT2A-00051 discovered that essays could be a powerful tool for self-reflection and personal growth. Just like Antoine de Saint-Exupery's belief that "perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add but when there is nothing left to take away, " essays strip away unnecessary layers to reveal our true selves. Michel de Montaigne's seminal work Les Essais, published in 1595 as an engraving of his intellectual journey, showcased how they are encompass a wide range of topics and perspectives. Salman Rushdie continued this tradition with his thought-provoking British-Indian narratives that challenged societal norms. Fay Weldon's English wit brought a unique flavor to her essays as she fearlessly tackled gender roles and social issues. Meanwhile, Walt Whitman used his poetic prowess to infuse his essays with vivid imagery and lyrical beauty. Stephen Spender was both an accomplished poet and essayist whose works captured the essence of post-war England while Francis Bacon's philosophical approach made him one of the most influential essayists in history. From introspection to social commentary, from personal anecdotes to universal truths – essays offer us glimpses into diverse minds grappling with life's complexities. They invite us on a journey through time and space where we can explore new ideas or find solace in shared experiences. So let us celebrate these brilliant minds who have shaped our understanding through their insightful words - forever leaving their mark on literature’s timeless canvas.