Aesop's Fables - Illustrated By Arthur Rackham by Arthur Rackham

Aesop's Fables - Illustrated By Arthur Rackham by Arthur Rackham

Containing the best of Aesop's fables, this text presents a variety of entertaining stories with thought-provoking morals - alongside Rackham's beautifully imaginative and humourous illustrations. Aesop was a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 560 BCE. Of diverse origins, the stories associated with Aesop's name have descended to modern times through a number of sources - and continue to be reinterpreted in both literary and artistic mediums. Aesop's fables are accompanied by a series of dazzling 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 Aesop'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.

Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) studied at the Lambeth School of Art and was born in Lewisham, England. His illustrations for Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Grimm's Fairy Tales, and J.K. Rowling's J.K. Rowling's J.K. Rowling's J.K. Rowling's J.K. Rowling's J.K. Rowling's J.K.

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ISBN 13	9781447437895
ISBN 10	1447437896
Title	Aesop's Fables - Illustrated By Arthur Rackham
Author	Arthur Rackham
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Read Books
Year published	2011-11-28
Number of pages	308
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.