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The Tempest (1926)

Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

 

 

To the left, we show a rare copy of The Tempest - illustrated by Rackham

and published by William Heinemann Ltd (London) in 1926.

 

This example retains the the original decoratively gilt-stamped dark grey

cloth cover.

 

 

 

 

On the left and right, we show some examples of Rackham's spectacular preparation for the introduction to The Tempest - including the frontispiece

(to the left) illustrating ACT IV: Scene I, line 37 of the Shakespearean text

and the magnificently illustrated Title Page (on the right).

 

Shakespeare's The Tempest weaves a tale around themes as diverse as betrayal, sorcery and witchcraft, spiritual forces

revenge and forgiveness - themes which revolve around the central character, Prospero. Prospero is the sorceror who,

prior to being stranded on an island after being betrayed by his brother, had been the rightful Duke of Milan. After

twelve years stranded with his daughter, Miranda, a spirit companion, Ariel and a deformed monster, Caliban, Prospero

has the opportunity to wreck a passing boat carrying his brother by conjuring a tempest to drive the vessel to annihilation -

a thereafter begins Prospero's journey towards reconciliation with his brother and the return of all to Italy through his

magical powers of all those who came hence.

 

Rackham's illustrations to accompany the Shakespearean verse are characteristically superb, with the magical themes and

creatures of The Tempest - including Ariel, the Nymphs and Reapers - depicted in a dramatically sensuous form.

 

 

Our Greeting Cards and Reproduction Images

 

 

For connoisseurs of Rackham's work, we have prepared sets of 20 Greeting Cards displaying each of his colour images for The Tempest and on the left, we show an example of how these Greeting Cards appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code: AR T CS(20)
Price: US$100.00

 

When presented on Greeting Cards, these images are prepared as tipped-in plates - in hommage to the hand-crafted approach

typical of prestige illustrated publications produced in the early decades of the 20th Century. Each card is hand-finished and

and the images are presented on Ivory card stock with an accompanying envelope. The rear of each card carries information

about Arthur Rackham, this wonderful suite and the profiled illustration - we have left the interior of the cards blank so that

you may write your own personal message.

 

Should you wish to order a Reproduction Print of one or more of these images, we have provided some options below.

Each of these large format prints is also accompanied by information about Arthur Rackham, this suite and the profiled

illustration.

 

To purchase, simply click on the appropriate "Add to Cart" button and you will be taken through to our Shopping Cart

secured through PayPal. Multiple purchases will be consolidated by that feature and shipping and handling costs to any

destination in the world are accommodated by our flat-rate fee of US$20 for every US$200 worth of purchases.

 

Of course, should you wish to discuss some customised options, we welcome your contact on any matter through

ThePeople@SpiritoftheAges.com.

 

In the meantime, enjoy perusing these wonderful images from Arthur Rackham.

 

 

The colour illustrations

 

ACT IV: Scene I, line 37

Go bring the rabble

O'er whom I give thee power, here to this place

(Frontispiece)

 

 

ACT I: Scene II, line 46

Had I not

Four of five women once that tended me?

ACT I: Scene II, line 226

Safely in harbour

Is the king's ship

ACT I: Scene II, line 316

Re-enter ARIEL like a water-nymph

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 1 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 2 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 3 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 4 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

ACT I: Scene II, line 376

Come unto these yellow sands

 

 

ACT I: Scene II, line 382

BURTHEN [dispersedly]. Hark, hark!

ACT I: Scene II, line 391

This music crept by me upon the waters

ACT II: Scene II, line 8

For every trifle are they set upon me

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 5 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 6 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 7 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 8 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

ACT II: Scene II, line 153

I'll kiss thy foot:

I'll swear myself thy subject

ACT III: Scene I, line 15

Alas, now, pray you,

Work not so hard

ACT III: Scene II, line 144

The isle is full of noises,

Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not

 

 

ACT III: Scene II, line 146

Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments

Will hum about mine ears

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 9 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 10 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 11 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 12 (10x15)
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ACT III: Scene II, line 147

... and sometimes a voice

ACT III: Scene III, line 19

Enter several strange Shapes,

bringing in a banquet ...

inviting the King, etc., to eat

 

 

ACT IV: Scene I, line 46

Each one, tripping on his toe,

Will be here with mop and mow

ACT IV: Scene I, line 132

Come, temperate nymphs, and help to celebrate

A contract of true love

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 13 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 14 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 15 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

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Code: AR T 16 (10x15)
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ACT IV: Scene I, line 138

Enter certain Reapers, properly habited

ACT IV: Scene I, line 259

Go charge my goblins that they

grind their joints

With dry convulsions

 

 

ACT V: Scene I, line 36

You demi-puppets that

By moonshine do the green sour ringlets make

ACT V: Scene I, line 93

Merrily, merrily shall I live now

Under the blossom that hangs on the bough

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 17 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 18 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 19 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

Reproduction on 10x15" sheet

Code: AR T 20 (10x15)
Price: US$50.00

 

 

 

 

 

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