the Illustrations of Gustave Doré: Including Paradise Lost, Divine Comedy and Bible

This beautifully presented hardback edition with printed edges reproduces a selection of Dor's illustrations alongside carefully selected texts from the works they accompany. Supremely gifted and prolific, Gustave Dor 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 Dor'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. This edition is presented in a luxury large format with gold blocking and beautiful printed edges.