A vigilante on the run after killing a corrupt and powerful man seeks shelter in your tiny apartment, and together you reach the peaks of pain and pleasure.

O King of the Age, as thou biddest me re-tell the strangest adventure of Sindbad the Sailor in all his marvellous voyages, I will name it without hesitation: it is that of Sindbad's fifth voyage, wherein he was in fearful peril from that great bird, the rukh, and afterwards was ridden almost to the point of death by the Old Man of the Sea.But first let me call to thy recollection how Sindbad the Sailor came to tell his story to Sindbad the Landsman, for h...

Prepare to be chilled to the bone with this spine-tingling collection of short ghost and horror stories. From the eerie tales of Ambrose Bierce to the unsettling narratives of other masters of the macabre, this anthology will keep you on the edge of your seat. Experience the supernatural in all its terrifying glory as you delve into these haunting tales of the unknown.

‘The Dreamer of Dreams’ was originally penned by ‘Marie, The Queen of Roumania’, and is presented here, alongside the splendid illustrations of Edmund Dulac. The book starts with the enigmatic phrase, ‘And I dream in my waking dreams, and deep in the dreams of sleep’ – and continues in this fantastical vein. The story tells of a beautiful young artist who dreams a pair of enchanting eyes – and gives up all his work in order to find them. The pervading pathos and melancholy of the story ens...

These 4 perennial children’s favourites, retold here in full by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, are exquisitely illustrated by master illustrator Edmund Dulac. Herein you will find 12 full page colour plates plus 5 BnW vignettes which breathe life into these well-known stories, vibrant enough to really fire the imagination of any young person anywhere.The stories in this volume are:The Sleeping BeautyBlue BeardCinderellaBeauty And The BeastWe invite yo...

Example in this ebookACT ISCENE IOn a ship at sea: a tempestuous noise of thunder and lightning heard.Enter a Ship-Master and a Boatswain.Mast. Boatswain!Boats. Here, master: what cheer?Mast. Good, speak to the mariners: fall to't, yarely, or we run ourselves aground: bestir, bestir.[Exit.Enter Mariners.Boats. Heigh, my hearts! cheerly, cheerly, my hearts! yare, ...

The old wife sang merrily as she sat in the inglenook stirring the soup, for she had never felt so sad. Many, many years had come and gone, leaving the weight of their winters on her shoulders and the touch of snow on her hair without ever bringing her a little child. This made her and her dear old husband very sad, for there were many children outside, playing in the snow. It seemed hard that not even one among them was their very own. But alas! there was no hope for such a blessing now. ...

In the time of Harun-er-Rashid there was, in Baghdad, a rich merchant named Sindbad the Sailor, the source of whose wealth was a mystery. It seemed to be inexhaustible. For long seasons he kept open house, and his entertainments were the most magnificent of all save only those of Er-Rashid himself. All that riches could buy seemed at his disposal, and he lavished the good things of this life upon his guests. Pages, slaves and attendants there were in great number; his garden was spacious a...

Edmund Dulac's Picture-Book for the French Red Cross is a remarkable compilation of illustrations and stories that captures the essence of hope and resilience during tumultuous times. Published in the early 20th century, against the backdrop of World War I, this book showcases Dulac's signature Art Nouveau style, which blends intricacy with a fairy-tale sensibility. Each page is adorned with vibrant illustrations that not only embellish the narratives but also evoke deep emotional response...

‘A Fairy Garland – Being Fairy Tales from the Old French’ contains a collection of stories, written by Charles Perrault, Madame D’Aulnoy and Count Anthony Hamilton. These individuals were among the first writers to bring magical children’s stories into the literary mainstream, proving to their original seventeenth century readers that such works were important, enjoyable, as well as thought-provoking. The stories in this particular text encompass favourites such as Perrault’s ‘Puss in Boot...

The much-loved tales from 'The Thousand and One Nights' were translated into English translation in the early nineteenth century most notably by Sir Richard Burton. The popularity of these ancient and beguiling tales set against the backdrop of Baghdad, Basra, Deryabar and other famed cities of wealth, stoked the widespread enthusiasm for and scholarly interest in eastern arts and culture, no less so than in Europe.Here, four of the most well-known tales from the Arabian Nights, ha...

In this volume, Laurence Housman, retells 6 of the most popular tales from 1001 Arabian Nights. While there are only 6 tales in this volume, they are brought to life with 50 lavishly illustrated images by the famous illustrator Edmund Dulac. The six tales are:The Fisherman And The GenieThe Story Of The King Of The Ebony IslesAli Baba And The Forty ThievesThe Story Of The Magic HorseThe Story Of The Wicked Half-BrothersThe Stor...