The Drawings Of Gustave Doré

Supremely gifted and prolific, Gustave Doré illustrated some of the greatest literary works ever written, including "Paradise Lost", "Idylls of the King", "The Divine Comedy" and "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". His Romantic style, full of drama, imagination and verve, remains unparalleled. This sumptuosly produced edition presents Doré's finest works alongside carefully chosen exerpts from the text they illustrate. Each section covers a different project, and provides detailed introductory text to both the literary work and the illustrations. Containing over 330 unforgettable images, ths volume will bring hours of enjoyment.