Only rarely in publishing history has the ideal edition of a literary work been created; where text; typography; and illustrations complement one another perfectly. Among the few examples are the Kelmscott Chaucer; Baskervilles Milton; and Beardsleys Salome. Another such book is the 1896 edition of Popes The Rape of the Lock; illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley.Beardsleys elaborate drawings for The Rape of the Lock were created during the last phase of his brief career. This nearly Romantic period; characterized by rich; brilliantly imagined decoration and ornamentation and by high textual contrasts; was perfectly suited to the blend of mock-heroic; satire; and delicate fancy of Popes poems. As Beardsleys biographer R. A. Walker wrote; "These drawings show a verve; a wit and appreciation of the poem than can scarcely be matched in English literature." Using his unique line and "black blot" technique; Beardsley created a masterpiece of design and mood.This Dover edition reproduces the first edition: the complete text of the five-canto poem; notes; seven full-page drawings; two half-page drawings; and the original cover design by Beardsley.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating and hard to put downBy xcel126Fascinating and hard to put down; I finished the book three weeks ago and still find my mind wondering back to that story of adventure and survival.