Legends For Lionel: In Pen And Pencil (1887)

By Walter Crane

Book Overview

Legends for Lionel: In Pen and Pencil is a book written and illustrated by Walter Crane, originally published in 1887. The book contains a collection of stories and legends from various cultures, including Greek, Norse, and Celtic mythology, as well as tales from the Bible and Shakespeare. Each story is accompanied by Crane's intricate and detailed pen and ink illustrations, which bring the characters and settings to life. The book is dedicated to Crane's son Lionel, and is intended to be a gift for young readers. The stories are written in a simple and accessible style, making them suitable for children, but the themes and messages are universal and timeless, appealing to readers of all ages. Legends for Lionel: In Pen and Pencil is a classic work of children's literature, and a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and illustration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166559084
• ISBN13: 9781166559083
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"