Doré's Illustrations for "Idylls of the King"


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36 splendid illustrations, accompanied by quotes from Tennyson's poem, dramatically recapture the love story of Lancelot and Guinevere, the tale of the fair Elaine, and more.




Illustrations to Tennyson's Idylls of the King


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Illustrations to Tennyson's Idylls of the King Gustave Doré Chivalry and romance of the Middle Ages, dramatically and powerfully depicted in the exquisite illustrations that only Gustave Doré could create. These recapture the romance of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the love story of Lancelot and Guinevere, the tale of the fair Elaine, and much more. We also have Elaine, Enid, and Vivien elephant folio books in stock (each with Doré plates) We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.




Gustave Dore Classics: Idylls of the King


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Idylls of the King, published between 1859 and 1885, is a cycle of twelve narrative poems by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson which retells the legend of King Arthur, his knights, his love for Guinevere and her tragic betrayal of him, and the rise and fall of Arthur's kingdom.




Tennyson's Idylls of the King


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Book contains 37 leaves of plates from Idylls of the King each illustration signed, in pencil, by Gustave Doré. Each plate is prefaced by a page containing a quote devoted to it's respective illustration.







Idylls of the King


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Doré's Knights and Medieval Adventure


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The exuberant art of Gustave Doré (1832-83) has influenced romantics and realists around the world. A self-taught child prodigy who met with early and resounding success, Doré ranks among the most prolific and popular illustrators of all time. Known as "the master of the fantastic," he excelled in conveying dramatic action in memorable settings. This original collection assembles for the first time Doré's best work depicting knights and their adventures. It features eighty-six captivating scenes of battles, damsels, dragons, and other images from the Age of Chivalry. Advances in science and technology introduced irrevocable changes to the society of Doré and his contemporaries and aroused a nostalgia for simpler times. The moral certitude and stability embodied in Arthurian myths and other medieval romances proved as appealing to Victorians as they do to modern audiences. This collection features highlights from eight volumes that span more than two decades of Doré's career, including scenes from Tennyson's Idylls of the King. Other sources include Don Quixote, Orlando Furioso, Rabelais' The Life of Gargantua and of Pantagruel, and Michaud's History of the Crusades.




Idylls of the King


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Gustave Dore Remastered: Idylls of the King


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Welcome to the Gustave Dore Remastered series, presented by Studio 57. This title includes the Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson, along with 37 illustrations from Gustave Dore. This book is 8.5 x 11 inches, which makes it great for viewing the illustrations. Thank you for your interest.