Literature Collection (page 9)

Poster advertising Nicholas Nickleby film, Ealing Studios, produced by Michael Balcon, directed by Cavalcanti, screenplay by John Dighton, starring Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Holloway

Trotty Veck, The Chimes
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Trotty Veck, The Chimes. 1912

Little Women - Meg buying silk for a new dress
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Meg buying silk for a new dress, far beyond her household budget, encouraged by her friend Sallie. 1880

Little Women - Jo and Laurie sitting on the stairs
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo and Laurie sitting chatting on the stairs. 1880

Face-turning lathe and riveting hammer, 18th century
Face-turning lathe and riveting hammer, Block Machinery at Portsmouth naval harbour, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Electrical dischargers and doublers, 18th century
Electrical dischargers and doublers, including Tiberius Cavallos multiplier, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Diagrams of magnets, magnetic fields, iron filings, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst

Coach suspension machinery for horse-drawn carriages
Coach suspension: view of the fore wheels of a crane-necked carriage and Mr. Jacobs contrivance for the forewheels of a coach. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Radclyffe Hall, authoress of the "The Well of Loneliness". Circa 1934
Radclyffe Hall, authoress of the " The Well of Loneliness". Circa 1934

Childrens Author Enid Blyton opens a Church Army Bazaar in England. A lady queues up for Enid to autograph her copy of her " A Childrens Life of Christ"

Childrens Author Enid Blyton watches the auditions today, as young actors and actresses try their best to secure major roles in the production of Noddy in Toyland this Christmas

Childrens Author Enid Blyton with 13-year-old Colin Spaull and 15-year-old Gloria Johnson, who have passed todays auditions and are to play Noddy

Enid Blyton went along to The Scala Theatre to choose Londons youngest leading man. She watched scores of boys sing a song and recite a piece of dialogue

Enid Blyton went along to The Scala Theatre to choose Londons youngest leading man. She watched scores of boys sing a song and recite a piece of dialogue

Childrens author, T Llew Jones, unveils a plaque in memory of himself, on the cottage where he was born, at Pentrecwrt, near Llandysul. June 1989

The ceremony of initiating the new bard, T Llew Jones, at the Eisteddfod, Ebbw Vale. 6th August 1958

Somerset Maugham and his bride Syrie shortly after their marriage

Somerset Maugham at Villa Mauresque, Cap Ferrat. On the wall is an early Picasso which he bought as a n investment. 1954

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

Canterbury Tales - The Monk and his Greyhounds
The Monk (with his greyhounds), a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Illustration, La Chanson de Roland (The Song of Roland), Battle of Roncevaux (778). Charlemagne hears Rolands horn, calling for help, but they will arrive too late to save the hero. Date: 778

Pirate Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder
Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder Date: First published: 1883

Ireland, County Sligo, Sligo, Wall mural of Maud Gonne with poem by W B yeats titled When you are old

Denmark, Copenhagen, Hans Christian Andersen statue, near City Hall Square

Shakespeare, Othello, Engraving
The Works of Shakespeare - 3 Volumes

Shakespeare, Hamlet, Engraving
The Works of Shakespeare - 3 Volumes

Barnaby Rudge, theatre production based on the Dickens novel

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
1845: Open here I flung the shutter, when with many a flirt and flutter, In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore....... From The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Literature-Victor Hugo
Portrait of French writer Victor Hugo dated of the 1880 s. Victor Hugo was born in 1802 and died in 1885. He wrote several masterpieces of the French literature such as " Les Miserables"

The 19th century house of Aquilino Ribeiro, one of the greatest portuguese writers, at the village of Soutosa, where he lived for many years and where he always returned. Soutosa, Moimenta da Beira

Detail of vintage books of the "Divine Commedy"inside an old office of the Palacio Barolo, Monserrat
Detail of vintage books of the " Divine Commedy" inside an old office of the Palacio Barolo, Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (PR)

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain (1835-1910). American writer. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1885. Engraving by M. Klinkicht

Daniel in the lions den, chromolithpraph from a home bible, 1870

Holderlin monument (1883) in the spa gardens of Bad Homburg vor der Hohe, Taunus, Hesse, Germany

Russia, St. Petersburg, Sennaya, monument to Fyodor Dostoevsky at Raskolnikov House, home of fictional character from the novel Crime and Punishment

Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Pushkinskie Gory, Svyatagorsky Monastery, grave of Alexander Pushkin, poet

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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.