Description

Title: The Ingoldsby Legends
Author/Publisher: Thomas Ingoldsby; MacMillan and Co. Limited
Publication Year: 1911
Format: Hardcover

The Ingoldsby Legends, Mirth and Marvels, Illustrated (colour) by H. G. Theaker. An excellent copy of this anthology of myths and legends, the first to be illustrate in colour. With frontispiece, and a further fifteen full plate colour illustrations. Collated, complete.This is a collection of whimsical legends, myths, and ghost stories written supposedly by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, actually the pen-name of clergyman Richard Harris Barham. The legends were first printed in 1837 as a regular series in magazine 'Bentley's Miscellany', and due to their popularity were compiled and published in book form. Although based on real legends and mythology, they are deliberately humorous parodies of medieval folklore and poetry.This is the first edition to feature full colour illustrations from Harry George Theaker, a successful illustrator, particularly of children's books. This is one of the first books he illustrated. Due to its popularity, Theaker was commissioned to work on countless others.Featuring a two page publisher's catalogue to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding.

Synopsis

A cornerstone of English literary humour and gothic fancy, "The Ingoldsby Legends" is a celebrated collection attributed to Thomas Ingoldsby, the pseudonym of Richard Harris Barham. First published in the mid-19th century, this enduring work brings together a unique blend of myths, local legends, ghost stories, and poems, all presented with a distinctive satirical wit.

This 1911 edition offers readers a delightful journey into a world where the supernatural meets the whimsical. Intended for adult audiences, the narrative style navigates between the macabre and the utterly charming, ensuring its place as a cherished work of fiction that continues to captivate those who appreciate its peculiar charm and inventive storytelling.

• Ghost Stories & Supernatural Lore: Delve into captivating accounts of spectral encounters and unexplained phenomena, where the eerie elements are frequently tempered by the author's distinctive blend of humour and wit.
• Poetic Narratives: Many of the legends are skilfully rendered in verse, showcasing Ingoldsby's mastery of rhythm and rhyme to enhance the whimsical, often Gothic, undertones of his extraordinary tales.

As an original vintage edition from 1911, this volume of "The Ingoldsby Legends" stands as a desirable piece for collectors of antiquarian literature. It represents a delightful example of early 20th-century publishing and holds enduring appeal as a classic work of English fiction for those who appreciate its unique contribution to tales of the marvellous and the macabre.

Condition

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