Tales Collection (page 6)

THE STAR MONEY - 2
Die Sternthaler : the child gathers up the star money as it falls from the sky

THE STAR MONEY - 3
Die Sternthaler : the child gathers up the star money fallen from the sky

THE ANGEL TALE
The dead child in the arms of the angel

LIGEIA "I would call aloud upon her name"; the narrator calls for his dead wife. Date: First published: 1838

OFFENBACH/HOFFMANN/TAICH
(The Tales of Hoffmann) The evil Dr Miracle encourages Antonia to sing though it is bad for her health : unable to resist him, she sings till she dies exhausted. Date: first performed 1881

THREE PRINCES/BEASTS
The faithful beasts weep around the body of the dead prince (Lithuanian story)

Hop Frog
HOP-FROG The miserable end of the King & his courtiers. Date: First published: 1850

Masque of the Red Death
THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH The Masqueraders. Date: First published: 1842

Artist painting portrait of his wife
THE OVAL PORTRAIT The artist finishes the painting of his wife, only to discover that she has died. Date: First published: 1850

The Long Eared Man Scolds His Servant. Long Eared men were said to live in Africa
878608 The Long Eared Man Scolds His Servant. Long Eared men were said to live in Africa. They were said to sleep lying upon one ear with the other covering them as a blanket

A human faced animal. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878612 A human faced animal. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Author-explorer Schenchzer meeting a dragon in the Swiss Alps, after a drawing from his book Routes in the Swiss Alps
878609 Author-explorer Schenchzer meeting a dragon in the Swiss Alps, after a drawing from his book Routes in the Swiss Alps, written 1702-1711. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Fight between Pygmies and Cranes. A story from Greek mythology. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878611 Fight between Pygmies and Cranes. A story from Greek mythology. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Instantly they lay still all turned into stone. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale
492404 Instantly they lay still all turned into stone. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Two Brothers. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection

When her husband saw her, he shouted, Hi! come to me here". Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy
492400 When her husband saw her, he shouted, Hi! come to me here". Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale The Young Giant." by Rackham

A terrible fellow half as big as the tree by which he was standing. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's
492396 A terrible fellow half as big as the tree by which he was standing. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Spirit in the Glass Bottle

She took off her golden garter and put it round the Roe Buck's neck. Illustration by Arthur Rackham
492383 She took off her golden garter and put it round the Roe Buck's neck. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, Little Brother and Little Sister

Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Fox and the Geese
492402 Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Fox and the Geese. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection

When the bear heard the music he could not help beginning to dance. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's
492390 When the bear heard the music he could not help beginning to dance. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Cunning Little Tailor

Now I know why that stuck-up thing there does not eat. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tales
492408 Now I know why that stuck-up thing there does not eat. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tales One-Eye, Two-eyes and Three-eyes

She crept after them secretly, as witches do creep. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale Little
492403 She crept after them secretly, as witches do creep. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale Little Brother and Little Sister

Groaning continually, he climbed the mountain. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale
492407 Groaning continually, he climbed the mountain. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Goose Girl at the Well. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection

The giant gave the one who was sitting next to him a box on the ear. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's
492399 The giant gave the one who was sitting next to him a box on the ear. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Skillful Huntsman

It was not long before the seven headed dragon came, loudly roaring. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's
492394 It was not long before the seven headed dragon came, loudly roaring. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Two Brothers

The little one went and brought the box. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Iron Stove
492393 The little one went and brought the box. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Iron Stove. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection

It was just as if the wind had whistled by. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale
492389 It was just as if the wind had whistled by. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, How Six Men Got On In The World. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection

What did she find there but real ripe strawberries. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale
492384 What did she find there but real ripe strawberries. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Three Little Men in the Wood, published late 19th century

In came the three women dressed in the stangest fashion. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale
492391 In came the three women dressed in the stangest fashion. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Three Spinning Women

The wicked mother-in-law was put into a barrel full of boiling oil and venomous snakes
492387 The wicked mother-in-law was put into a barrel full of boiling oil and venomous snakes. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Twelve Brothers

The pretty maiden skipped through the hoop as lightly as a deer. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy
492406 The pretty maiden skipped through the hoop as lightly as a deer. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Three Feathers

George and the Dragon. From the book English Fairy Tales retold by F. A. Steel with illustrations by Arthur Rackham
2915268 George and the Dragon. From the book English Fairy Tales retold by F.A. Steel with illustrations by Arthur Rackham, published 1927. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Photo © Hilary Morgan

A fox tied by his paws to two hazel trees. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale
492401 A fox tied by his paws to two hazel trees. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Wonderful Musician. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection

The old woman seized her by the gown and tried to hold her fast. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy
492398 The old woman seized her by the gown and tried to hold her fast. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Enchanted Tree

Whoever saw him, ran away. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale Bearskin
492392 Whoever saw him, ran away. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale Bearskin. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection

The Knitting Lesson, from Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published 1916 (litho)
2607896 The Knitting Lesson, from Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published 1916 (litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

She once, perhaps in village plenty blessed, has wept at tales of innocence distressed (colour litho)
955976 She once, perhaps in village plenty blessed, has wept at tales of innocence distressed (colour litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

She begged quite prettily to be allowed to spend the night there. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy
492386 She begged quite prettily to be allowed to spend the night there. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Hut in the Forest, published late 19th century

There she sat and would have remained sitting a long time if there had not been a rustling
492397 There she sat and would have remained sitting a long time if there had not been a rustling and cracking in the boughs of the nearest tree

Aladdin. Sub-title: Favourite Fairy Tales. by Lorna Steele

Sleeping Beauty. Sub-title: Favourite Fairy Tales. by Lorna Steele

Cinderella. Sub-title: Favourite Fairy Tales. by Lorna Steele

Cat reading fairy tales to squirrels by Enid Bond

Sirena
Davide Lopresti

Flowers Line
Shihya Kowatari

Hansel and Gretel House, Parc Guell, 1900-1914, Barcelona (photo)
7268926 Hansel and Gretel House, Parc Guell, 1900-1914, Barcelona (photo) by Gaudi, Antoni (1852-1926); (add.info.: Parque Guell, (built from 1900 to 1914, Antoni Gaudi), Barcelona, Catalunya

Christmas pantomimes at Londons theatres (litho)
6014307 Christmas pantomimes at Londons theatres (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas pantomimes at Londons theatres)

Cod (litho)
7150989 Cod (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Tale Red Riding Hood, page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault
3482441 The Tale Red Riding Hood, page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault, Paris: Claude Barbin, 1697 (print & woodcut on paper) by Clouzier

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Immerse yourself in a world of enchanting tales, where Chaucer's Pilgrims embark on a captivating journey depicted by Pauline Baynes. Feel the spine-tingling suspense as Alfred Bestall weaves 'The Ghost Story' with haunting precision. Lose yourself in the mesmerizing illustrations of Harry Clarke, as he brings to life the chilling Snow Queen and the mysterious Marsh King. Unlock your imagination with Richard Dadd's masterpiece, 'The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke', revealing an intricate realm beyond our wildest dreams. Step into the eerie forest and encounter the enigmatic 'Old Woman in the Wood', her secrets hidden within ancient trees. Delve into darkness with 'The Pardoner's Tale', unraveling moral dilemmas that still resonate today. Uncover Salem's bewitching history through Tituba, one of its infamous witches who ignited hysteria and fear. Witness bravery personified as a woman raises her skirts to scare off evil itself - a testament to resilience against all odds. Relive childhood memories with Georgie Porgie, whose mischievous adventures continue to captivate hearts across generations. Experience autumnal magic through Pauline Baynes' rendition of Hansel and Gretel - their tale reminding us that even amidst adversity, courage can lead us home again. Finally, join Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on their road to self-discovery; each character representing humanity’s diverse tapestry. In these tales lies an invitation: immerse yourself in worlds where reality intertwines seamlessly with fantasy – where legends come alive at every turn.