Description:This book forms part of our 'Pook Press' imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children's literature. 'The Ingoldsby Legends' are a true classic of Children's literature. They were penned by Richard Harris Barham (1788-1845), better known by his nom de plume, Thomas Ingoldsby. The stories were inspired by real legends and old mythology, mostly deliberately humorous parodies and pastiches of medieval folklore and poetry. This collection also includes several poems by the author, including 'The Poplar', 'Marie Mignot' and 'The Truants.' The text is accompanied by a series of dazzling colour illustrations by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). One of the most celebrated painters of the British Golden Age of Illustration, which encompassed the years from 1900 until the start of the first world war, Rackham's artistry still delights both young and old over a century later. Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine Ingoldsby's masterful storytelling.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham. To get started finding The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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586
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1473346983
The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
Description: This book forms part of our 'Pook Press' imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children's literature. 'The Ingoldsby Legends' are a true classic of Children's literature. They were penned by Richard Harris Barham (1788-1845), better known by his nom de plume, Thomas Ingoldsby. The stories were inspired by real legends and old mythology, mostly deliberately humorous parodies and pastiches of medieval folklore and poetry. This collection also includes several poems by the author, including 'The Poplar', 'Marie Mignot' and 'The Truants.' The text is accompanied by a series of dazzling colour illustrations by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). One of the most celebrated painters of the British Golden Age of Illustration, which encompassed the years from 1900 until the start of the first world war, Rackham's artistry still delights both young and old over a century later. Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine Ingoldsby's masterful storytelling.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham. To get started finding The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.