Edmund Dulac

"Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book: Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations" is a captivating collection of timeless fairy tales and folklore. Beautifully curated by Edmund Dulac, this anthology gathers enchanting short stories from across the allied nations. A treasure trove of children's stories, this volume is rich with imagination and wonder. These carefully selected fairy tales represent the enduring power of storytelling, offering readers a glimpse into diverse cultural traditions. Enhanced with captivating illustrations, this book preserves the magic of classic folklore. Perfect for those who cherish the art of storytelling and appreciate the rich tapestry of international fairy tales.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book: Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations" is a captivating collection of timeless fairy tales and folklore. Beautifully curated by Edmund Dulac, this anthology gathers enchanting short stories from across the allied nations. A treasure trove of children's stories, this volume is rich with imagination and wonder. These carefully selected fairy tales represent the enduring power of storytelling, offering readers a glimpse into diverse cultural traditions. Enhanced with captivating illustrations, this book preserves the magic of classic folklore. Perfect for those who cherish the art of storytelling and appreciate the rich tapestry of international fairy tales.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Sinbad the Sailor" is a retelling of the most renowned adventurer's tales from the One Thousand and One Arabian Nights, with additional information on the stories' history and setting. Sinbad told fantastic stories about his seven voyages that brought him his riches, the eerie phenomenons and fear he encountered along the way, giant beasts and exotic creatures, storms at sea, and regions beyond the horizon. He also tells here about the very interesting people he meets during his travels. He miraculously survives each adventure based on luck and good fortune. With each encounter, he discovers riches that he later provides to others and in turn, the act coincides with him continuing to lead a prosperous life. So hop aboard sailor, and let's go on the adventures that come along once in a lifetime, with the best mariner.

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This deluxe, full color edition of the Rub iy t contains the original and acclaimed illustrations by Edmund Dulac, plus the first and fifth editions of the text. The Rub iy t of Omar Khayy m attained fame when it was translated and introduced to a Western audience by the author and poet Edward Fitzgerald. Selected for their lyrical beauty, the poems within the Rub iy t are attributed to the Persian mathematician and astronomer Omar Khayy m. Writing in the eleventh century, Khayy m was revered as a master of the poetic form, and his works have since been much-quoted by artists and admirers. The collection received its name from the word ruba'i, which connotes a two-line stanza comprised of two parts. These quatrains are the way in which the entire collection is written. The first edition contains 75 quatrains, while the later, revised edition has 101. Additionally, the fifth edition appended a series of notes explaining the meaning behind various portions of the text.

This gorgeous collectors' edition collects several of the timeless stories from The Arabian Nights, faithfully retold by English author Laurence Housman and magnificently enhanced with 23 color plates by illustrator Edmund Dulac, one of the most talented artists of the Golden Age of Illustration. Dulac's romantic and exotic images provide the perfect accompaniment to these legendary tales, which include "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," "The Story of the Three Calendars," and "The Sleeper Awakened." "A wonderful work of art, not just a series of stories." -- Carpe Libris

This gorgeous collectors' edition collects several of the timeless stories from "The Arabian Nights, " faithfully retold by English author Laurence Housman and magnificently enhanced with 23 color plates by illustrator Edmund Dulac, one of the most talented artists of the Golden Age of Illustration. Dulac's romantic and exotic images provide the perfect accompaniment to these legendary tales, which include "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," "The Story of the Three Calendars," and "The Sleeper Awakened."

One of the most influential (and most prolific) illustrators of children's books during the early twentieth century, Edmund Dulac brought countless fairy tales to life through his distinct artistic style, subtle use of color, and fanciful compositions. This archive of masterworks by the renowned illustrator all reproduced from rare early editions contains 55 of his most beguiling images.Included are exquisite illustrations for "The Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," "The Snow Queen," "The Nightingale," "Princess Badoura," "The Real Princess," "The Mermaid," and other tales. Certain to delight fairy tale enthusiasts, this lovely collection will be treasured as well by lovers of fine art."

First and greatest French epic, this 11th-century tale of romance and heroism recounts the adventures of the warrior Roland, nephew to Charlemagne and prince of the Holy Roman Empire. Crystalline translation by Leonard Bacon of a patriotic and poetic story of valor, betrayal, and revenge.

O brave new world that has such people in't! - MirandaA Shakespeare Society Production.The complete play in five acts.