Poems Collection

Earth Could Not Answer: Nor The Seas That Mourn In Flowing Purple, Of Their Lord Forlorn; Nor Heaven, With Those Eternal Signs Reveal And Hidden By The Sleeve Of Night And Morn

For Some We Loved, The Loveliest And The Best That From His Vintage Rolling Time Has Prest, Have Drunk Their Cup A Round Or Two Before, And One By One Crept Silently To Rest

Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy (engraving)
6026362 Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy (engraving) by Walker, Emery (1851-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy)

Robin Redbreast
Poem by M. Nightingale about the robin, featuring a lovely decoration by Gladys M. Rees. Date: 1939

Guy de Maupassant, French writer
Guy de Maupassant ( Henri Rene Albert Guy de Maupassant ), French writer of novels, short stories and poems

Illustration for the poem Mariana by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen
XJF438478 Illustration for the poem Mariana by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred)

Illustration for the poem Maud by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1865 (albumen print)
XJF438475 Illustration for the poem Maud by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1865 (albumen print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-92)

Illustration for Poems by John Keats: Fancy (litho)
6001001 Illustration for Poems by John Keats: Fancy (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy)

The Pied Piper Of Hamelin (engraving)
3655198 The Pied Piper Of Hamelin (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pied Piper Of Hamelin)

Suffragette Poetry Holloway Jingles. A collection of poems written in Holloway Prison during March and April 1912 and published by the Glasgow Branch of the Womens Social & Political Union

Robert Burns, Scottish poet
Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet. Date: 1866

The NeedleWorker, WW1 knitting with Jessie Pope poem
Page from The Needle Worker from March 1915, advising readers on knitting for men and boys and featuring, The Knitting Song, a poem by Jessie Pope

William Wordsworth: We Are Seven (engraving)
6025638 William Wordsworth: We Are Seven (engraving) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: We Are Seven)

Night slid down. Illustration by Florence Harrison to Tennysons poem The Gardener s
Night slid down. Illustration by Florence Harrison to Tennysons poem The Gardeners Daughter. Date: c.1920

Illustration, A Song of the English, Thames Embankment
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

Mathilde Wesendonck
MATHILDE WESENDONCK (or Wesendonk) German poet who though married infatuated Richard Wagner who set her poems to music - the Wesendonck Lieder

The Land Of Counterpane (colour litho)
5217698 The Land Of Counterpane (colour litho) by Willcox Smith, Jessie (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land Of Counterpane)

The parting of David and Jonathan (engraving)
2795183 The parting of David and Jonathan (engraving) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parting of David and Jonathan)

Illustration, A Song of the English, Lighthouse
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

Carmina Burana 13th C
A page from a Latin manuscript of the Carmina Burana, a collection of poems, songs and short plays; published in 1847 by Johann Schmeller, the name means songs of Beuren Date: 13th century

Burns / Now Westlin Winds
NOW WESTLIN WINDS But Peggy dear the ev nings clear, Thick flies the skimming swallow, The sky is blue, the fields in view, All fading green and yellow

Knight with Eagle Crest
Hartmann von Aue, German epic poet and minnesinger, died between 1210 and 1220. Famous for the epic poems Erec, Iwein, Gregorius and Der Arme Heinrich

ADA NEGRI Italian teacher and writer, publishing poems and political, mystical and feminist works

George Herbert and William Cowper window, Westminster Abbey, London (chromolitho)
668312 George Herbert and William Cowper window, Westminster Abbey, London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Herbert and William Cowper window)

Three Part Song (colour litho)
2780494 Three Part Song (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Part Song)

Percy Bysshe Shelley: Illustration for To a Slylark (engraving)
5991386 Percy Bysshe Shelley: Illustration for To a Slylark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To a Slylark)

The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho)
3651564 The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pipes Of Lucknow)

Oh! wert thou in the cauld blast, on yonder lea (engraving)
1622223 Oh! wert thou in the cauld blast, on yonder lea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh! wert thou in the cauld blast, on yonder lea)

Illustration of Carolina Oliphants poem Bonnie Charlie (colour litho)
3094456 Illustration of Carolina Oliphants poem Bonnie Charlie (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Loss Of The Birkenhead (colour litho)
3651563 The Loss Of The Birkenhead (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss Of The Birkenhead. ")

Here With A Little Bread Beneath The Bough, A Flask Of Wine, A Book Of Verse - And Thou Beside Me Singing In The Wilderness Oh, Wilderness Were Paradise Enow

Look To The Blowing Rose About US - "lo, Laughing, "She Says, "into The World I Blow
Look To The Blowing Rose About US - " lo, Laughing, " She Says, " into The World I Blow: At Once The Silken Tassel Of My Purse Tear, And Its Treasure On The Garden Throw

O Hark! O Hear!, illustration to The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
XJF438467 O Hark! O Hear!, illustration to The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy in Bed with Soldiers
The Land of the Counterpane: " When I was sick & lay a-bed, I had two pillows at my head, & all my toys beside me lay, To keep me happy all the day."

R L Stevenson / Poems
To Auntie: " Chief of our aunts - not only I, But all your dozen nurselings cry..."

Milton / Poems 1645
JOHN MILTON English poet

Wire maker
3793159 Wire maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Wire maker / wire puller (der Dratzieher / Drahtzieher), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch

The Cardinal
3793076 The Cardinal by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The Cardinal (der Cardinal), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Death of Sir Philip Sidney
3789868 Death of Sir Philip Sidney; (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sidney. Fatally wounded by a musket shot at the Battle of Zutphen in the Netherlands, Sidney later died of gangrene)

Pipers
3793161 Pipers by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Three musicians playing pipes (drei Pfeiffer), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Lantern maker
3793134 Lantern maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Lantern maker (der Laternmacher), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Brass smith
3793123 Brass smith by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Brass smith (der Rotschmied / Rotscmidt), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Arquebusier
3793122 Arquebusier by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Arquebusier / firearms maker (der Buchsenschmied / Buchsenschmidt)

Hook and clasp maker
3793152 Hook and clasp maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Hook and clasp / eyelet maker (der Heftelmacher), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch

Wood turner
3793142 Wood turner by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Wood turner (der Holzdrechsler), from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Bowl maker
3793128 Bowl maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Bowl maker (der Beckschlager / Beckenschlager) from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

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"Exploring the Beauty of Poems: A Journey through Art and Literature" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world as we embark on a visual tour, guided by captivating illustrations and timeless verses. Begin your adventure with a glimpse into Wessex, the literary landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy's novels and poems. The intricately engraved map unveils the settings where his words came to life, transporting readers to an era filled with passion and melancholy. As you wander further, encounter a vibrant Robin Redbreast perched upon a branch, its presence echoing the delicate melodies woven within poetic lines. This illustration serves as a reminder that nature often becomes an exquisite muse for writers seeking solace or inspiration. Delve into Alfred, Lord Tennyson's masterpiece "Maud, " captured in an albumen print from 1865. The image brings forth emotions evoked by this renowned poem, allowing us to witness love's complexities amidst Victorian society. Guy de Maupassant emerges next—a French writer whose prose dances effortlessly between reality and imagination. His works remind us that poetry can exist not only in rhymes but also in vivid narratives that stir our souls. Marvel at another creation born from Tennyson's pen—this time "Mariana. " An albumen print from 1875 breathes life into Mariana's solitude while showcasing her resilience against despair—an enduring theme explored throughout literature. Robert Burns takes center stage—a Scottish poet whose verses capture both heartache and joy. His words resonate across generations, reminding us of poetry's ability to transcend time and touch countless hearts. Witness World War I come alive through knitting needles intertwined with Jessie Pope's poignant poem "The NeedleWorker. " This powerful combination showcases how artistry intertwines with patriotism during times of turmoil. Night descends gracefully upon Florence Harrison's illustration accompanying Tennyson’s poem "The Gardener s". It invites contemplation under the moonlit sky, where verses bloom like flowers in a secret garden.