“The Year’s at the Spring“ is a beautifully illustrated collection of poems and lyrical excerpts, curated by Lettice D’Oyly Walters and brought to life with stunning Art Nouveau and Decadent-style artwork by the renowned Irish illustrator Harry Clarke. First published in 1920, this anthology celebrates the beauty of nature, love, and the changing seasons through classic English poetry, featuring works by Robert Browning, William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Keats, and other celebrated poets.
Clarke’s illustrations—characterized by their intricate linework, ethereal figures, and dreamlike symbolism—elevate the text into a visual masterpiece. His hauntingly elegant designs, often tinged with melancholy and sensuality, reflect the same gothic flair seen in his famous illustrations for Edgar Allan Poe’s tales and Goethe’s Faust.
A treasure of early 20th-century book design, “The Year’s at the Spring” remains a testament to Clarke’s genius, blending poetry and art into a harmonious, timeless work. Ideal for lovers of Golden Age illustration, Art Nouveau, and classic literature.
