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This gorgeous edition of The Night Before Christmas is illustrated by Arthur Rackham, one of the best and most loved artists in British history.
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The Night Before Christmas is a yuletide poem, originally known under the title A Visit from St. Nicholas. It is traditionally accredited to Clement Clarke Moore (1779 - 1863), although debate continues to this day as to its authorship Moore was an American professor of Oriental and Greek literature, as well as Divinity and Biblical learning, and the poem (which has been labelled 'the best-known verses ever written by an American') is largely responsible for conceptions of 'Santa Claus' popular from the mid-nineteenth century until today. This edition of The Night Before Christmas is accompanied throughout by a series of dazzling colour and black and white illustrations - by the master of the craft; 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 Moore's captivating verse.
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This delightful anthology of William Shakespeare's best and most-loved narratives has been edited for a younger audience. The reproduced stories are brought to life by the magical artwork of Golden Age Illustrator, Arthur Rackham.
Compiled and edited by Mary and Charles Lamb, this Shakespeare anthology features some of the most poignant and well-known narratives in literary and theatrical history. Reproduced for children, this fantastic collection is the perfect introduction to the Bard for young readers.
The contents of this volume features the following narratives:
- The Tempest
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Much Ado About Nothing
- King Lear
- Macbeth
- Romeo and Juliet
- Hamlet
Featuring beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Arthur Rackham, Tales from Shakespeare combines the Lambs' enchanting storytelling with the Golden Age Illustrator's unparalleled artwork.
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Step into the magic of Christmas with this timeless yuletide poem, accompanied by Arthur Rackham's enchantingly festive illustrations.
The Night Before Christmas tells a lyrical story full of Christmas morning excitement. The whispered promise of St. Nicholas visiting with his eight magical reindeer and a sleighful of toys has brought joy to the hearts of readers for generations.
Written and published by Clement Clarke Moore in 1823, this timeless children's poem creates a lasting image of the jolly, round-bellied man that inspired many modern imaginings of Father Christmas. Brought magically to life by the masterful artwork of Golden Age illustrator Arthur Rackham in full colour and black-and-white illustrations.