Inside cover of book reads:
"Most of Shakespeare’s Plays involve fairies of magic, or both. Perhaps his most popular play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, brings fairies and the charming consequences of their magic to vivid life. And who can forget the famous incantation, ‘Double, double toil and trouble’ from another favorite, Macbeth, which epitomizes the magic spell for many.
Shakespeare on Fairies and Magic pairs the most memorable quotations from the bard with the best of the illustrations and paintings that have illuminated his works. The combination of brilliant word and inspired, unfettered imagery work perfectly together to evoke the supernatural world; Titania is regal and beautiful, the three witches are terrifying hags, and Puck as always, brings a wry smile to the face.
Benjamin Darling is an avid collector of illustrated volumes of Shakespeare’s works. For nearly twenty years he has been expanding and filling in gaps in his collection so that today it stands at nearly 250 volumes, the best of which form the basis of this book. Mr. Darling lives in Seattle, and enjoys numerous Shakespeare productions each year."
Dimensions: 8.5" X 5.5"
Page Count: 88 | |
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