Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
'The King of the Golden River, or, The Black Brothers: A Legend of Stiria' is a children's story, penned by John Ruskin. Ruskin (1819 - 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist and social thinker. This text was originally written in 1841, for the twelve-year-old Effie Gray, whom Ruskin later married. It is a fairy tale that illustrates the triumph of love, kindness, and goodness over evil - and on its publication in 1851, became an early Victorian classic. It is also 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 1850 until the start of the First World War), Rackham's artistry is quite simply, unparalleled. Throughout his career, he developed a unique style, combining haunting humour with dream-like romance. Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine and elucidate Ruskin's masterful storytelling. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.
Synopsis
From the author of Treasure Island, this wonderful book of Robert Louis Stevenson's poetry for children is brought to life with splendid illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith.
A Child's Garden of Verses is Robert Louis Stevenson's 1885 collection of cherished children's poems. Over 60 lyrical pieces are featured in this anthology, alongside glorious illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith. The illustrator is known for her beautiful soft lines and colours, and the artwork in this volume brings much joy to Stevenson's poetry.
This volume features the following poems:
- Foreign Children
- The Lamplighter
- The Land of Counterpane
- Bed in Summer
- My Shadow
- The Swing
Synopsis
Demonstrating the strength of love over evil, this fantasy fable is a classic children's story and has been brought to life by Arthur Rackham's illustrations.
First written in 1841, John Ruskin penned this classic Victorian tale for young Effie Gray. The thrilling adventure story is a triumph of English literature. An epic saga with many twists and turns, The King of the Golden River offers explanations for natural parts of life and encourages children to be curious and inquisitive. Arthur Rackham produced beautiful illustrations for the fairy tale in 1932, and his artwork is featured in this edition.