Make offer antiquarian dantes inferno illustrations gustave dore trans rev cary 1887 antique 1800s dantes inferno illust. A distinctive bottom stamp authenticates this as heavy walled armor. I would not recommend blakes illustrations, however. Inferno by dante, illustrated gustave dore abebooks. Alighieri, dante dante s inferno complete with the matching folio volume in gilt rich mustard cloth pictorial a pair rare thus both the same edition in folio published in new york, london and paris. It consists of 5 images each beautifully presented. And his endnotes and other additions provoke answers to almost any question that could arise about the work. Perrault charles gustave dore big book of fairy tales first edition and printing. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Purgatory and paradise 2 volumes by dante alighieri m. Buy a cheap copy of the dore illustrations for dantes. Bible gallery illustrated by gustave dore, with memoir of dore and descriptive letterpress by talbot w.
Gustave dore, new edition, with critical and explanatory notes, life of dante, and chronology, published by p. What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by the rev. Modern english version by alighieri, dante, neff, douglas, dore, gustave, longfellow, henry wadsworth from amazons fiction books store. A very nicely formatted edition of the longfellow translation of the inferno. Nov 4, 2014 gustave dore used wood cuts to create his illustrations. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. This is the telling of dantes classic tale of his visit to hell in 0. A little reluctant to sell but i just have not enough space for. This particular undated edition is quite rare and is illustrated with plates of gustave dore. The illustrations shown here by gustave dore have an almost magical ability to transform the words of dante and those of dan brown into beautiful images.
Fab gustave dore at home used for a couple of hours only, in new condition. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy 6 plates by gustave dore. These were, in the 1860s, published as part of an illustrated edition of dantes masterpiece. Ive loved gustave dore since i learned about him in my art history class, and ive loved dantes divine comedy since i bought a copy at costco years ago. High quality dantes inferno inspired art prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. The epic poem, telling the story of dantes journey through hell, is made horrifyingly real by dores knack for capturing religious themes and his ability to capture darkness. Praise professor esolens translation of dantes inferno is the best one i have seen. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery.
Inside the back cover is a representative spine for the series. Illustrator gustave dore jun 29, 2015 erickson living. Henry altemus company dores masterpieces series 78. The longfellow translation of dantes divine comedy is still one of the best. See more ideas about gustave dore, wood engraving and dantes inferno. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. They conjure this world in a way that we might not have imagined, and thereby add immeasureably to our experience of this other place. Dantes inferno by dante alighieri, illustrated by gustave. This edition includes several nice features like a synopsis at the beginning of each canto, a collection of artworks, and. Dante, illustrated gustave dore, first edition abebooks.
A complete set of dores illustrations, the dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy 6 plates by gustave dore, is available inexpensively and is a tremendous aid in visualizing dantes hell. The dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy dover fine art. High quality dantes inferno inspired wall art by independent artists and designers from around the world. Dantes inferno new edition by dante alighieri, 1885. Translated by henry francis cary, from the original of dante alighieri, and illustrated with the designs of m. The original etchings of gustave dore have been computerenhanced to illustrate the story. Dantes inferno, translated by gary, illustrated by gusta dore. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. These 5 fantastic and grotesque scenes depict the passion and grandeur of dantes masterpiece from the depths of hell onto the mountain of purgatory and up to. Visualizza altre idee su gustave dore, illustrazioni e commedia. Kent hieatt, translator of the canterbury tales crisp and clear, esolens version avoids two modern temptations. In the back of the book there are sheets to record purchasers names and addresses.
Before he is redeemed by his love for the heavenly beatrice, he learns the meaning of evil, sin, damnation, and forgiveness through a series of unforgettable experiences and encounters. From the depths of hell onto the mountain of purgatory and up to the empyrean realms. He was noted for his illustrations of the divine comedy, the bible and other classics. Gustave dore, was a renowned painter and book illustrator, who flourished during the second half of the 19th century from around 1850 until his death in 1883. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A landmark of world literature, the divine comedy tells of the poet dantes travels through hell, purgatory, and paradise in search of salvation. Alighieri, dante, neff, douglas, dore, gustave, longfellow, henry wadsworth. Milton s paradise lost illustrated by gustave dore. Dores illustrations for dantes divine comedy by gustave dore, 9780486232317, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by. Dante is thirtyfive years old, half of the biblical life expectancy of 70, lost in a dark wood, assailed by.
I absolutely love gustave dore, and his intense, dramatic engravings were perfect for dante alighieris inferno. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. The dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy by gustave dore paperback. Esolen includes some of gustave dores illustrations in the volume. Modern english version alighieri, dante, neff, douglas, dore, gustave, longfellow, henry wadsworth on. Antique circa 1890 engraving, dantes inferno by gustave dore, canto vii lines 6567, not all the gold that is beneath the moon, or ever hath been, or these toilworn souls, might purchase rest for one. Known for his dark, gothic engravings of such classics as dante alighieris divine comedy, his illustrations are as sought after by modern readers and book collectors as they were in his own day. The first part of dantes divine comedy translated by henry francis cary, the inferno or hell begins on the night before good friday in the year 0, halfway along our lifes path.
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