Poem Collection (page 53)

Sonatorrek, modern sculpture created in 1881 by Icelandic sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson, based on poem Sonatorrek, by the 10th century Icelandic warrior-poet Egill Skalla-Grimsson, Borg (Borg a Myrum)

Lodovico Ariosto / Morghen
LODOVICO ARIOSTO Italian writer, famous for his epic poem Orlando Furioso

Writing / Robert Burns
A poem by Robert Burns, giving a good example of his handwriting

Writing / Whittier Poem
Manuscript of a short poem by the American poet, in his own handwriting, dated July 1879

Thomas Gray / Churchyard
THOMAS GRAY Stoke Poges Churchyard, Bucks, which inspired Grays poem, Elegy in a Country Churchyard

Changing in Bathing Hut
Two girls strip in a hut which has not only a mirror and pegs but also a desk and chair in case they feel like writing postcards or a poem about the sea

Philippe Hecquet / Belle
PHILIPPE HECQUET French medical

Coventry Patmore / Cdv
COVENTRY PATMORE English poet, best known for his epic poem in praise of married love, The Angel in the House (1854-63)

Toys & Lowther Arcade
Various toys adorn the border, framing a poem on Lowther Arcade

Charlotte Von Stein
CHARLOTTE VON STEIN (1742 - 1827) Married friend and confidante of Goethes to whom he sent daily, for ten years poems and letters

Baudeaire / Poem / Le Jeu
LE JEU Gambling

Baudelaire / Poem / Bohemien
BOHEMIENS EN VOYAGE (Travelling gipsies)

Talking to a Tree
The Talking Oak - illustration to the poem by Tennyson : a girl and a tree share confidences

Poem / Tennyson / Maud / C19Th
He kisses her hand (note that she is sixteen years old)

Gossip about Fairies 11
The Faerie Queene = poem by Edmund Spenser

Art Nouveau Design
It could be a menu, it could be a billet-doux, but I think its most probably a poem written out by its author in a rather flamboyant style. The design is quite of its time

Francois De Bonnivard
FRANCOIS DE BONNIVARD Swiss priest and politician, imprisoned for his beliefs in the Chateau de Chillon, on the edge of Lake Geneva; subject of a poem by Byron

Tasso / Jerusalem Liber
LA GERUSALEMME LIBERATA title page of the poem by Torquato Tasso describing the siege of Jerusalem at the end of the First Crusade

Alice: toves, Raths Etc
Toves, Raths and Borogroves - invented creatures of the Jabberwocky poem

Waterloo / Scott Poem 30
List - frequent to the hurrying rout, the stern pursuers vengeful shout tells, that upon their broken rear rages the Prussians bloody spear

Freud / Satirical Poem
A satirical poem on the works of Freud and Jung

Little girl in green skipping with a rope
A little girl dressed entirely in green, skipping with a rope

Page from a Troubadour poem
A page from a Troubadour poem, written in Italian and Provencal, with decorated initial letters and decorated margins

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"Exploring the Depths of Poetry: A Visual Journey" Poster, Night Mail: Dive into the enchanting world of poetry as words dance across the night sky like stars, delivering messages straight to your soul. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren: Immerse yourself in a medieval tale where chivalry meets poetic prowess, transporting you to a time of honor and adventure. I am half sick of shadows, c1911. Artist: John William Waterhouse: Step into a realm where shadows intertwine with emotions, as this captivating artwork brings Tennyson's haunting poem to life. Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, sees his beloved Beatrice: Witness an eternal love story unfold through Dante's eyes as he gazes upon his muse Beatrice in this mesmerizing depiction. The Lamb, illustration from Songs of Innocence and Experience. C1770-1820. Artist: William Blake: Delve into innocence and experience intertwined within Blake's masterpiece; let its profound verses guide your journey. Goblin Market by Pauline Baynes: Enter a mystical realm where temptation lurks amidst enchanting verses; Baynes' illustrations breathe life into Christina Rossetti's captivating poem. Beowulf manuscript page: Unearth ancient tales etched on parchment that tell stories of valor and monsters slain—a testament to the power of oral tradition preserved through verse. The Song of the Mad Prince, c1917. Artist Harry Clarke : Lose yourself in madness and melancholy as Harry Clarke captures Oscar Wilde’s poignant words with intricate illustrations that mirror their intensity. Prospect Cottage, Derek Jarmans house, with a John Donne poem The Sunne : Wander through Derek Jarman's cottage adorned with vibrant flowers while being serenaded by John Donne's timeless poetry celebrating nature’s beauty. Robin Redbreast.