Gustave Doreacute; (1832ndash;83) was perhaps the most successful illustrator of the nineteenth century. His Doreacute; Bible was a treasured possession in countless homes; and his best-received works continued to appear through the years in edition after edition. His illustrations for Dantes Divine Comedy constitute one of his most highly regarded efforts and were Doreacute;s personal favorites.The present volume reproduces with excellent clarity all 135 plates that Doreacute; produced for The Inferno; Purgatory; and Paradise. From the depths of hell onto the mountain of purgatory and up to the empyrean realms of paradise; Doreacute;s illustrations depict the passion and grandeur of Dantes masterpiece in such famous scenes as the embarkation of the souls for hell; Paolo and Francesca (four plates); the forest of suicides; Thaiuml;s the harlot; Bertram de Born holding his severed head aloft; Ugolino (four plates); the emergence of Dante and Virgil from hell; the ascent up the mountain; the flight of the eagle; Arachne; the lustful sinners being purged in the seventh circle; the appearance of Beatrice; the planet Mercury; and the first splendors of paradise; Christ on the cross; the stairway of Saturn; the final vision of the Queen of Heaven; and many more.Each plate is accompanied by appropriate lines from the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow translation of Dantes work.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy The Other MeThis is a solid; across-the-board book on every aspect of the art if Ventriloquism.Despite what a few Reviewers say; the lesson on how we breathe is vitally important. Until you can breathe using your diaphram; your ventriliquil voice will be thin; and you will easy feel out of breath.As a practicing Vent for over 50 years; I greatfully and confidentally recommend this book.26 of 26 people found the following review helpful. The Ulltimate Book on Ventriloquism!By Joseph B. RadleWhile I am a practicing ventriloquist; I am always looking for ways to improve my craft. I have read many books and watched; "How To"; Videos over the years and I have to say; this book has loads of information in it and I did pick up some good pointers to add in my own pursuit of excellence. This Book is all inclusive and I believe a must for any aspiring or even for the accomplished ventriloquist!I would recommend this book; especially to beginner Vents; as it covers not only the craft but how to get the all important; "Stage Time" and how to sell yourself; once you have attained the degree of proficiency you will need to actually begin to perform for people.I could not put the book down until I completed it and I expect I will use it as a reference for many years to come. It is that chocked full of excellent information.Good luck to all who read it and take up Ventriloquism!Joe Radle