Literature Collection (page 7)

Cartland In Dress
1930: Mrs A G McCorquodale, aka English romantic novelist Barbara Cartland (1901 - 2000), wearing an evening dress. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Graham Greene
14th August 1954: English novelist and playwright Graham Greene (1904-1991). Original Publication: Picture Post - 7239 - Graham Greene - pub. 1954 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

A bulletin board with flyers for various cultural and sports events, moscow, ussr, 1977

Russian author anton chekhov and his wife the actress olga knipper in 1902

Flight to the Moon by Jules Verne
Flight to the Moon. Artwork depicting a scene from the science fiction novel From the Earth to the Moon (French: De la Terre a la Lune, 1865) by the French author Jules Verne (1828-1905)

George Bernard Shaw, writer
Cartoon of George Bernard Shaw, writer

Teacher reading to infants, Brentwood, Essex

The study and desk where Sir Walter Scott wrote his novels, in the house built to his plan and where the writer lived from 1812 until his death 20 years later, Abbotsford House, near Melrose

Bram Stoker, novelist and theatre manager
Bram Stoker, novelist and short story writer, best known for the gothic novel Dracula (1897). He was also theatre manager for Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre, London

Illustration To The Story Catskin. From The Book English Fairy Tales Retold By F. a
Illustration To The Story Catskin. From The Book English Fairy Tales Retold By F.a. Steel With Illustrations By Arthur Rackham, Published 1927

Sir Lancelot And Queen Guinevere. Coloured Illustration From The Book The Gateway To Tennyson Published 1910

David Copperfield, I am hospitably received by Mr. Peggotty

David Copperfield, Mr. Micawber delivers some valedictory remarks

THE VISITATION. Illumination from a French Book of Hours, c1230

MURGER: VIE DE BOHEME. Illustrated title page by Andre Gill to a 19th century French edition of Henry Murgers Scenes de la Vie de Boheme

Alexandre Dumas the Elder (1802-1870) French novelst and playwright. Cartoon by Andre Gill, 1866, showing Dumas dressed as a Musketeer

Thomas Mann (1875-1955) German novelist and brother of Heinrich Mann. Nobel prize for Literature 1929. From a photograph. Halftone

Aldous Leonard Huxley (1894-1963) English essayist and novelist, best remembered for " Brave New World" (1932)

Austria, Vienna, Judith
Francesco Solimena (1657-1747), Judith

Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas

NOBEL PRIZE: LITERATURE. Reverse of the Nobel Prize medal for Literature, first awarded in 1901

SHAKESPEARE: KING HENRY V. King Henry wooing Princess Katharine of France (Catherine de Valois): steel engraving by W. Greatbach after W.F. Yeames, A.R.A. late 19th century

Don Quixote on horseback with his lance
Don Quixote on horseback, galloping forward with his lance. Date: First published: 1605-1615

Luigi Groto, Italian poet
Luigi Groto (1541-1585), Italian poet. The circular Italian inscription gives his name, calls him the blind man of Hadria (referring to Adria, northern Italy)

A rainbow curves over the Burns Memorial, dedicated to national poet Robbie Burns, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

PLIT2A-00110
First edition title page of Whitmans " Leaves of Grass, " 1855. Hand-colored woodcut

Chaucer Reads at Court
GEOFFREY CHAUCER Chaucer reads one of his Canterbury Tales to Edward III and his court, at Sheen Castle in Surrey

Home of Charles Dickens in Devonshire Terrace, London
The home of Charles Dickens, English novelist, at 1 Devonshire Terrace, London

Blue plaque commemorating Mark Twain, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kafka statue, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Birthplace of Nathaniel Hawthorne, now moved next to the House of the Seven Gables, Salem, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Reading Room, British Museum, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Birthplace of William Wordsworth, on 7th. April 1770, one of five children, Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Luigi Pirandello Nobel
LUIGI PIRANDELLO Italian novelist, dramatist and lecturer, awarded the Nobel prize for Literature in 1934

Tchou-I / Literature
TCHOU-I god of literature, with some of his helpers

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, writer, best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories

Don Quixote relives his past glories
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title relives his past glories, surrounded by objects from his travels. To dream the impossible dream

David And His Great Aunt. Frontispiece By William Rainey From The Book David Copperfield By Charles Dickens

DH (David Herbert) Lawrence (1885-1930) English novelist and poet

the literary critics
Michael Allmaier

the literary critics
Michael Allmaier

the literary critics
Michael Allmaier

the literary critics
Michael Allmaier

the literary critics
Michael Allmaier

the literary critics
Michael Allmaier

Ancient water clocks or clepsydrae. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman

Canterbury Tales - The Friar
The Friar, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Prioress
The Prioress, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

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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.