Description: Comus SIGNED by Arthur Rackham 1921 24 plates #53/550! Comus With illustrations by Arthur Rackham Published by: William Heinemann Printed in: 1921 Pages: 75 + 24 Full page tipped-in color plates Illustrations by: Arthur Rackham ----- Features ------ · Gilt lettering to front cover and spine · All 24 original tipped-in color plates by Arthur Rackham · Every Illustration has an intact tissue guard with the illustrations title printed on · Illustrated front and rear endpapers · Limited Edition - #53 of only 550 Copies Signed by Arthur Rackham Condition This book is in good condition. There are no signatures, bookplates, or markings of any kind in the book. The gilt lettering on the front cover and spine is bright and unrubbed. There is some yellowing and light wear to the outside boards.This book contains all 24 of Rackham's original tipped-in color plates, with none missing, removed, or loose. They are all have intact tissue guards which have the illustration titles printed on them. They are mounted are heavy stock tan paper. This is the Limited edition, #53 of only 550 copies Signed by Arthur Rackham. These early Rackham's are often split up and sold separately for their beautiful prints. Synopsis Comus is a masque in honour of chastity, written by John Milton. The plot concerns two brothers and their sister, called the Lady, lost in a journey though the woods. The Lady becomes fatigued, and the brothers wander off in search of sustenance. While alone, she encounters Comus, a character inspired by the god of mockery, who claims he will lead her to her brothers. Deceived by his amiable countenance, the Lady follows him, only to be captured, brought to his palace and paralized by his magic. Immobilized, and Comus offers a vessel with a drink (representing pleasure and intemperance) that would overpower her, but she refuses, arguing for the virtuousness of temperance and chastity.Despite being restrained, she continues to exercise reason, thereby manifesting her freedom of mind. Meanwhile her brothers, searching for her, come across the Attendant Spirit, an angelic figure sent to aid them, who takes tells them how to defeat Comus. Together they chase off Comus, though Lady remains magically bound to her chair. With a song, the Spirit conjures a water nymph who frees the Lady on account of her steadfast virtue. She and her brothers are reunited with their parents in a triumphal celebration, which signifies the heavenly bliss awaiting the soul that prevails over temptations. ---------- About the Author/Illustrator--------- Arthur Rackham (1867 – 1939) was a prolific English book illustrator. He was born in London as one of 12 children. At the age of 18, he worked as a clerk at the Westminster Fire Office and began studying at the Lambeth School of Art. In 1892, he quit his job and started working for The Westminster Budget as a reporter and illustrator. His works were included in numerous exhibitions, including one at the Louvre in Paris in 1914. While he may be best known for his elaborate illustrations of children's literature and fairy tales, he also illustrated books for adult readers, including A Midsummer Night's Dream (1908) and Undine. John Milton (1608– 1674) was an English poet, author, polemicist and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England. He is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost. He was a scholarly man of letters, a polemical writer, and an official serving under Oliver Cromwell. Milton is believed to have been a Calvinist and the question of predestination and freedom was crucial to his intellectual orientation. He wrote at a time of religious and political flux in England, and his poetry and prose reflect deep convictions, often reacting to contemporary circumstances such as his treatise condemning censorship, Areopagitica. As well as English, he wrote in Latin and Italian, and had an international reputation during his lifetime. He remains generally regarded "as one of the preeminent writers in the English language and as a thinker of world importance. ---------- Return Policy---------- If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, a FULL refund will be issued so long as I am notified within 14 days after you receive your purchase. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. A great chance to own a beautiful copy of a classic Tale. If you have any questions or you want more pictures please feel free to email. For Overseas bidders only Paypal is accepted Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.
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