Edmund Dulac – Illustrations from The Tempest 1908
Shakespeare’s The Tempest (1908) Illustrated by Edmund Dulac
Shakespeare’s The Tempest (1908) Limited Edition
This 1908 edition of The Tempest by William Shakespeare, published by Hodder & Stoughton, is one of the most visually iconic versions of the play, featuring the lavish illustrations of Edmund Dulac. The book contains 40 tipped-in color plates that bring the magical island, airy spirits, and tempestuous drama vividly to life. Dulac’s artwork captures the dreamlike atmosphere and mystical tone of Shakespeare’s final play, combining soft palettes, decorative detail, and an ethereal sensibility that helped define the Edwardian gift book era.
About the Illustrator: Edmund Dulac (1882–1953) was a French-born British illustrator and one of the most prominent artists of the Golden Age of Illustration. Renowned for his work in deluxe editions of fairy tales and classic literature, Dulac’s style merged Eastern influences, Art Nouveau elegance, and subtle, jewel-toned watercolor palettes. His illustrations remain some of the most collectible from the period.
Recommended for Collectors and Fans:
Stories from The Arabian Nights(1907), illustrated by Edmund Dulac – A stunning collection of tales with rich Orientalist illustrations that made Dulac famous.
The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (1909), illustrated by Edmund Dulac – A lyrical, mystical Persian classic rendered in some of Dulac’s most intricate and atmospheric work.
Comus by John Milton (1921), illustrated by Arthur Rackham – A poetic masque filled with myth and magic, brought to life with Rackham’s darker, fantastical style.
These editions offer a blend of literary richness and visual enchantment, ideal for fans of the Golden Age of illustrations.
