Literature Collection

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CHARLES DICKENS (1812-1870). English novelist. Dickens Dream. Unfinished oil painting by Robert William Buss, 1870s

Bronte Sisters by Patrick Branwell Bronte
circa 1834: English writers Anne, Emily and Charlotte Bronte. Original Artwork: Painting by their brother, Patrick Branwell Bronte who painted himself among his sisters

Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville. Illustration from one of Jean de Brunhoffs
BABAR THE ELEPHANT, 1930s. Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville. Illustration from one of Jean de Brunhoffs Babar books, 1930s

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Chaucers Pilgrims by Pauline Baynes
The numerous pilgrims from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, pictured riding in procession

Dylan Thomas Drinking & Smoking
Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953) drinking a glass of beer and smoking while seated at a desk with stacks of his books of poetry, New York City, c. 1950. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

DANTEs INFERNO, c1520. Woodcut from a Venetian edition of the Divine Comedy, c1520

DICKENS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim. Illustration by Harold Cropping from a 1920 edition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. The Elephants Child. Illustration by Rudyard Kipling to the first edition of his Just So Stories, published in 1902

Alice in Wonderland, Alice at the croquet game, with flamingo (mallet) and hedgehogs (balls). Date: early 20th century

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. Satan and his rebellious angels are cast out of Heaven (Book I, lines 44-45). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Beowulf manuscript page
Page from the Old English manuscript of " Beowulf" in the British Museum. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

THREE MUSKETEERS. D Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, and Porthos: illustration from a late 19th c. edition, by Alexander Dumas pere

Anton chekhov, russian author, with his dachshund quinine, may 1897, at melikhovo, the chekhov estate

PEHE NU-E: MOBY DICK. The only known picture of Moby Dick drawn during Herman Melvilles lifetime: wood engraving, late 19th century

Alice in Wonderland, Alice in the White Rabbits house. Date: early 20th century

DANTE: PARADISE. The Saintly Throng in the Form of a Rose (Canto 31, lines 1-3). Wood engraving by Gustave Dor

Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London
Living Room of 221B Baker Street, part of a Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, reconstructed by Michael Weight. Details included are Holmess pipe and his violin. Date: 1951

Hill Top, home of Beatrix Potter, near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Iris Murdoch
Anglo-Irish prize winning novelist, playwright and philosopher, Iris Murdoch (1919 - 1999). (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Desperate Dan statue, Dundee, Scotland

Don Quixote riding with Sancho Panza
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title rides with his companion Sancho Panza along a mountain pass

SHERLOCK HOLMES Sherlock with Dr. John Watson in a corner of a first-class carriage from Paddington Station. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of Silver Blaze, 1892

Jules Vernes Nautilus submarine, artwork
Nautilus submarine. Artwork of the submarine Nautilus surfacing rapidly after sinking a ship. This scene is from the book Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870)

The house of Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen), suburbs, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Tagore, Rabindranath (1861-1941)

Agatha Christie
circa 1925: English novelist Agatha Christie (1891 - 1976). (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

The grape harvest at the Chateau de Saumur (Loire Valley, France) in September
BOOK OF HOURS: SEPTEMBER. The grape harvest at the Chateau de Saumur (Loire Valley, France) in September. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry

The Ant and the Grasshopper. Watercolor by Christopher Sanders depicting Aesops fable
AESOP: ANT & GRASSHOPPER. The Ant and the Grasshopper. Watercolor by Christopher Sanders depicting Aesops fable

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, With my crossbow I shot the Albatross. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet

Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
Jamaica Inn, a Grade II listed building on Bodmin Moor near Bolventor, Cornwall, built as a coaching inn in 1750. Popular with smugglers

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. Elizabeth Bennet overhears Mr Darcy at the Ball. Illustration by Hugh Thomson from the 1894 edition of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, originally published in 1813

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

Dylan Thomas
10th August 1946: Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), relaxing outside. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4156 - Nest Of Singing Birds - pub

MELVILLE: MOBY DICK. The only known picture of Moby Dick drawn during Melvilles lifetime. Wood engraving, late 19th century

CRANE AND HORSEMAN. Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, attributed to William John Wilgus. Oil, c1835

RUDYARD KIPLING: JUST SO. Drawing by Kipling for his Just So Stories for Little Children, 1902
RUDYARD KIPLING: JUST SO. Drawing by Kipling for his " Just So Stories for Little Children, " 1902

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Transformation of Dr Jekyll into Mr Hyde, a scene from Robert Louis Stevensons novel. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War
Greek hero Achilles dragging Hectors body behind his chariot in the Trojan wars. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Home of Daphne du Maurier, Bodinnick, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Virginia Woolfs house, Fitzroy Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on the road
* NOTE - FULL FILE IS A LONG PANORAMA - Preview split into 3 sections for ease of viewing * Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on the road reproduction of a painting by Stephen Reid (1873-1948) (from left)

Saint John of the Cross, (1542-1591). Spanish mystic. The Ascent of Mount Carmel. It was composed between 1581-1585. Engraving. Edition of 1694, Madrid

Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Baden
Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Llull preaching. Parchment 92. Page 5r. Baden Memorial Library. Karlsruhe. Germany

Sappho - House of Muses
Atthis, Telesippa, Megara, Anactoria and Euneica sitting at the feet of the poetess Sappho as she recites some of her work. No

TEMPTATION OF SIR GAWAIN. The temptation of Sir Gawain by Lady Bercilak. Manuscript illumination from Gawain and the Green Knight, English, 14th century

GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT. Sir Gawain beheading the Green Knight. Manuscript illumination from Gawain and the Green Knight, English, 14th century

AUSTEN: PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Elizabeth Bennet overhears Mr. Darcy at the Ball. Illustration by Hugh Thomson from an 1894 edition of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

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"Exploring the Depths of Literature: From Dickens to Dante" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of literature, where imagination knows no bounds. Step into Charles Dickens' Dream as Robert William Buss's unfinished oil painting transports you to Victorian England, filled with vivid characters and gripping tales. The Bronte Sisters, brought to life by Patrick Branwell Bronte's artistry, invite us into their literary realm. Their words echo through time, empowering women and challenging societal norms. Join Babar, the king of elephants, and Celeste on a whimsical journey as they play tennis in Celesteville. Jean de Brunhoff's illustrations from his Babar books capture the magic that lies within children's literature. William McLaren brings Sir Gawain and the Green Knight alive with his intricate artwork. The medieval tale of chivalry and honor unfolds before our eyes, reminding us of timeless virtues. Pauline Baynes takes us on Chaucer's pilgrimage through her enchanting illustrations. Each pilgrim comes alive with their unique stories woven together in a tapestry of humanity. Dylan Thomas indulges in his vices while crafting poetic masterpieces; his drinking and smoking becoming synonymous with his rebellious spirit that defied conventionality. Venture into Dante's Inferno through a Venetian edition woodcut from c1520. Witness the torments faced by lost souls as they navigate hellish landscapes—a testament to human frailty and redemption sought after death. Harold Copping illustrates Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol—an enduring tale that reminds us of compassion during times when it is needed most. Rudyard Kipling enchants readers young and old with Just So Stories like The Elephant’s Child—teaching valuable lessons wrapped in delightful narratives that ignite curiosity about our natural world. Alice tumbles down the rabbit hole into Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland only to find herself amidst a croquet game like no other.