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Cover design, Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens
Cover design for the first monthly instalment of the novel Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens, with illustrations by Marcus Stone, dated May 1864.
1864
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1864 Bright Chapman Dickens Fiction Friend Illustrations Instalment Marcus Monthly Mutual Prose Serial Shilling Serialisation Serialised
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Bring your favorite literary masterpiece to life with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring the captivating cover design of Charles Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend" by Marcus Stone from Mary Evans Picture Library, these mugs make for a perfect addition to any book lover's collection. Each mug holds your favorite beverage and showcases the stunning detail and color of the classic illustration. Share a cup of inspiration and start your day with a literary touch. Cheers to great literature and happy sipping!
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cover design marks the first monthly instalment of Charles Dickens' novel "Our Mutual Friend," published in May 1864. The work, which was serialized in All the Year Round, Dickens' own literary periodical, showcases the brilliance of English literature during the Victorian era. Dickens, a renowned master of prose fiction, penned this intriguing tale of friendship, love, and redemption. The cover design, featuring illustrations by the talented Marcus Stone, adds an extra layer of allure to the novel. The bright green background, reminiscent of the lush English countryside, sets the stage for the story that unfolds within. The title, "Our Mutual Friend," is prominently displayed in elegant, cursive script, while the subtitle, "A New Novel in 15 Instalments," indicates the serialised nature of the publication. The image on the cover depicts two figures, a man and a woman, standing on a bridge over a river, with a third figure, a boy, looking up at them from below. The man and woman appear to be deep in conversation, their gazes locked, while the boy seems to be observing them with a sense of wonder and longing. The cover design, with its intriguing composition and beautiful use of color, perfectly encapsulates the themes of connection, observation, and the complexities of human relationships that run throughout "Our Mutual Friend." This cover design is a testament to the enduring appeal of Dickens' work and the art of serialised fiction during the 1860s. It invites readers to delve into the pages of "Our Mutual Friend" and explore the richly drawn characters and compelling storylines that await them.
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