Victorian London : Reflections of a Great City - Gustave Dore

This beautifully presented hardback edition with printed edges reproduces all of Dor�'s London illustrations alongside carefully selected texts of the period. Supremely gifted and prolific, Gustave Dor� illustrated some of the greatest literary works ever written. His Romantic style, full of drama, imagination and verve, remains unparalleled. This sumptuously produced edition presents Dor�'s London illustrations, alongside carefully chosen excerpts from the texts they illustrate. Includes illustrations from:_x0007_ Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens_x0007_ The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde_x0007_ The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope_x0007_ London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew_x0007_ The Princess Casamassima by Henry JamesEach 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. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning large-format hardback editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and classic illustrations throughout.