Hrsg. u. übers. von Stündel, Dieter H. Illustr. 573 S.
Harry Furniss Bücher
Harry Furniss war ein englischer Künstler und Illustrator, dessen Werk einen unauslöschlichen Eindruck in der britischen Druckpresse hinterließ. Er etablierte seine Karriere bei führenden Publikationen, wo sein scharfer Blick für Details und seine meisterhafte Linienführung unzählige Geschichten zum Leben erweckten. Seine Illustrationen zeichneten sich nicht nur durch technische Fertigkeit aus, sondern auch durch die Fähigkeit, den Zeitgeist und den Charakter der dargestellten Personen einzufangen. Neben seiner umfangreichen redaktionellen Arbeit widmete sich Furniss auch der Schaffung eigener Werke und der Illustration von Kinderbüchern, wodurch er seinen Einfluss auf eine neue Lesergeneration ausdehnte.
M.P.'s in Session, From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery
- 92 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
My Bohemian Days
- 316 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Flying Visits
- 314 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
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The Incompleat Angler
- 106 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
A humorous and irreverent take on the classic fishing manual, exploring the joys and absurdities of the sport.
Pen and Pencil in Parliament, Comp. and Illustrated by Harry Furniss
- 214 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
This book is a collection of illustrations and observations on British parliamentary life by the renowned artist and satirist Harry Furniss. It provides a vivid and often humorous look at the workings of the British political system, as well as the personalities and debates that define it.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
- 182 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
The narrative follows a middle-aged historian who, during a train journey to a doctor's appointment, experiences vivid dreams of a fantastical realm inhabited by fairies. As he drifts between wakefulness and sleep, he grapples with the challenge of reconciling his mundane reality with the enchanting yet perplexing dream world. In this second volume, the story delves into themes of duality and the intersection of imagination and reality, showcasing Carroll's signature whimsy and depth.