The Illustrations of Gustave Doré

This beautifully presented hardback edition with printed edges reproduces a selection of Doré's illustrations alongside carefully selected texts from the works they accompany.Supremely gifted and prolific, Gustave Doré illustrated some of the greatest literary works ever written, including Paradise Lost, Idylls of the King, The Divine Comedy and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. His Romantic style, full of drama, imagination and verve, remains unparalleled.This sumptuously produced edition presents Doré's finest works alongside carefully chosen excerpts from the texts they illustrate. Each section covers a different project, and provides detailed introductory text to both the literary work and the illustrations. Containing over 180 unforgettable images, this volume will bring hours of enjoyment.Includes illustrations from:• Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson• The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe• The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri• The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe• Fables by Jean de La Fontaine• Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes• Paradise Lost by John Milton• The BibleThis edition is presented in a luxury large format with gold blocking and beautiful printed edges.