Supremely gifted and prolific, Gustave Doré illustrated some of the greatest literary works ever written, including Paradise Lost, Idylls of the King, The Divine Comedy and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. His Romantic style, full of drama, imagination and verve, remains unparalleled.This sumptuously produced edition presents Doré’s finest works alongside carefully chosen excerpts from the texts they illustrate. Each section covers a different project, and provides detailed introductory text to both the literary work and the illustrations. Containing over 180 unforgettable images, this volume will bring hours of enjoyment.
Supremely gifted and prolific, Gustave Doré illustrated some of the greatest literary works ever written, including Paradise Lost, Idylls of the King, The Divine Comedy and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. His Romantic style, full of drama, imagination and verve, remains unparalleled.This sumptuously produced edition presents Doré’s finest works alongside carefully chosen excerpts from the texts they illustrate. Each section covers a different project, and provides detailed introductory text to both the literary work and the illustrations. Containing over 180 unforgettable images, this volume will bring hours of enjoyment.