Books with author Edmund Dulac

A treasure for readers and book lovers of all ages, this dazzling children's alphabet is graced by the work of Edmund Dulac, a preeminent twentieth-century illustrator. Dulac provides a limerick for each letter of the alphabet, in addition to twenty-four related illustrations of people and animals in whimsical situations.Dulac possessed an endearing gift for caricature, and his use of jewel-toned, glowing colors adds vivid life to these fantasy images. A facsimile of an extremely valuable 1906 edition, this volume faithfully re-creates the original publication's luminous splendor.

This gorgeous collectors' edition collects several of the timeless stories from The Arabian Nights, a collection of South Asian and Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. It contains some of the best known and loved tales, including;SINDBAD THE SAILORThe First Voyage of Sindbad the SailorThe Second Voyage of Sindbad the SailorThe Third Voyage of Sindbad the SailorThe Fourth Voyage of Sindbad the SailorThe Fifth Voyage of Sindbad the SailorThe Sixth Voyage of Sindbad the SailorThe Seventh Voyage of Sindbad the Sailor ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP THE THREE CALENDERSThe Story of the First CalenderThe Story of the Second CalenderThe Story of the Third Calender THE SLEEPER AWAKENEDAll wonderfully illustrated by Edmund Dulac. This fantastic edition is highly recommended for lovers and collectors of classic fairy tales, and it would make for a fine addition to any collection.

This gorgeous collectors' edition collects several of the timeless stories from The Arabian Nights, faithfully retold by English author Laurence Housman and magnificently enhanced with 23 color plates by illustrator Edmund Dulac, one of the most talented artists of the Golden Age of Illustration. Dulac's romantic and exotic images provide the perfect accompaniment to these legendary tales, which include "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," "The Story of the Three Calendars," and "The Sleeper Awakened." "A wonderful work of art, not just a series of stories." — Carpe Libris

IN the time of Harun-er-Rashid there was, in Baghdad, a rich merchant named Sinbad the Sailor, the source of whose wealth was a mystery. It seemed to be inexhaustible. For long seasons he kept open house, and his entertainments were the most magnificent of all save only those of Er-Rashid himself. All that riches could buy seemed at his disposal, and he lavished the good things of this life upon his guests. Pages, slaves and attendants there were in great number; his garden was spacious and beautiful, and his house was filled with every costly luxury.This Sinbad the Sailor has a story to tell—the story of his life—but he never told it to any until, one day, there came to him one Sinbad the Landsman, a man of poor and humble birth. This man pleased him greatly with an apt recitation dealing with the widely different lots dispensed by God to men, and, being pleased, he was struck with the happy conceit that, now Sinbad the Sailor was at last confronted with Sinbad the Landsman, it would be no bad thing were he to narrate the story of his life so that all might know his strange adventures and conjecture no longer as to the source of his fabulous wealth.Accordingly Sinbad the Sailor held seven receptions on seven different days, and, although on each occasion a multitude of guests was assembled to listen, he failed not to address his words from first to last to his simple listener,Sinbad the Landsman. Following is his narration of the strange and wonderful adventures he experienced in his seven voyages...

IN the time of Harun-er-Rashid there was, in Baghdad, a rich merchant named Sindbad the Sailor, the source of whose wealth was a mystery. It seemed to be inexhaustible. For long seasons he kept open house, and his entertainments were the most magnificent of all save only those of Er-Rashid himself. All that riches could buy seemed at his disposal, and he lavished the good things of this life upon his guests. Pages, slaves and attendants there were in great number; his garden was spacious and beautiful, and his house was filled with every costly luxury.This Sindbad the Sailor has a story to tell—the story of his life—but he never told it to any until, one day, there came to him one Sindbad the Landsman, a man of poor and humble birth. This man pleased him greatly with an apt recitation dealing with the widely different lots dispensed by God to men, and, being pleased, he was struck with the happy conceit that, now Sindbad the Sailor was at last confronted with Sindbad the Landsman, it would be no bad thing were he to narrate the story of his life so that all might know his strange adventures and conjecture no longer as to the source of his fabulous wealth.

SNEGOROTCHKA : A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALEThe old wife sang merrily as she sat in the inglenook stirring the soup, for she had never felt so sad. Many, many years had come and gone, leaving the weight of their winters on her shoulders and the touch of snow on her hair without ever bringing her a little child. This made her and her dear old husband very sad, for there were many children outside, playing in the snow. It seemed hard that not even one among them was their very own. But alas! there was no hope for such a blessing now. Never would they see a little fur cap hanging on the corner of the mantelpiece, nor two little shoes drying by the fire.The old husband brought in a bundle of wood and set it down. Then, as he heard the children laughing and clapping their hands outside, he looked out at the window. There they were, dancing with glee round a snow man they had made. He smiled as he saw that it was evidently meant to look like the Mayor of the village, it was so fat and pompous.'Look, Marusha!' he cried to the old wife. 'Come and see the snow man they've made.'As they stood together at the window, they laughed to see what fun the children got out of it. Suddenly the old man turned to her with a bright idea.CONTENTSSNEGOROTCHKA: A Russian Fairy TaleTHE BURIED MOON: An English Fairy TaleWHITE CAROLINE AND BLACK CAROLINE: A Flemish Fairy TaleTHE SEVEN CONQUERORS OF THE QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI: A Belgian Fairy TaleTHE SERPENT PRINCE: An Italian Fairy TaleTHE HIND OF THE WOOD: A French Fairy TaleIVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE: A Russian Fairy TaleTHE QUEEN OF THE MANY-COLOURED BEDCHAMBER: An Irish Fairy TaleTHE BLUE BIRD: A French Fairy TaleBASHTCHELIK (OR, REAL STEEL): A Serbian Fairy TaleTHE FRIAR AND THE BOY: An English Fairy TaleTHE GREEN SERPENT: A French Fairy TaleURASHIMA TARO: A Japanese Fairy TaleTHE FIRE BIRD: A Russian Fairy TaleTHE STORY OF THE BIRD FENG: A Chinese Fairy TaleILLUSTRATIONSSNEGOROTCHKA : A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALEThe daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seenTHE BURIED MOON : AN ENGLISH FAIRY TALEIn her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with lightWHITE CAROLINE AND BLACK CAROLINE : A FLEMISH FAIRY TALEAnd, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance togetherTHE SEVEN CONQUERORS OF THE QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI : A BELGIAN FAIRY TALE'Hi! friend! Take the whole castle, with the Queen and all that it contains, on your shoulders!'THE SERPENT PRINCE : AN ITALIAN FAIRY TALEWhen Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageousTHE HIND OF THE WOOD : A FRENCH FAIRY TALEGiroflée thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outsideIVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE : A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALEThe chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss enduredTHE BLUE BIRD : A FRENCH FAIRY TALEThe Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings.... Truitonne came out mysteriously by a little doorBASHTCHELIK (OR, REAL STEEL) : A SERBIAN FAIRY TALEThe Prince, looking out, saw him snatch up the Princess ... and soar rapidly awayThe Palace of the Dragon KingTHE FRIAR AND THE BOY : AN ENGLISH FAIRY TALEThe Friar, bound fast to the post, squirmed and wriggled, showing plainly that he would foot it if he couldTHE GREEN SERPENT : A FRENCH FAIRY TALELaideronnette kissed and embraced the good Fairy ProtectressURASHIMA TARO : A JAPANESE FAIRY TALEUrashima was so enchanted that he could not speak a wordTHE FIRE BIRD : A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALEThere he found the Princess asleep, and saw that her face was the face he had seen in the portraitWith a scream the Princess rushed forward, and, before her wicked sist

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This Sindbad the Sailor has a story to tell—the story of his life—but he never told it to any until, one day, there came to him one Sindbad the Landsman, a man of poor and humble birth. This man pleased him greatly with an apt recitation dealing with the widely different lots dispensed by God to men, and, being pleased, he was struck with the happy conceit that, now Sindbad the Sailor was at last confronted with Sindbad the Landsman, it would be no bad thing were he to narrate the story of his life so that all might know his strange adventures and conjecture no longer as to the source of his fabulous wealth.

"Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book: Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations" by Edmund Dulac. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.