The Witches' Frolic - 1888
Just in time for halloween! Spooky and sophisticated, this is a beautiful book, large in size, about 10" x 15". Each page is a beautiful plate. It was written in 1888 by Thomas Ingoldsby (Richard Barnham) and illustrated by Ernest Maurice Jessop. They partnered on several other books in the late 1800's. TMP 9/16/22Richard Barnham (a.k.a. Thomas Ingoldsby)----7/21/24"The Witches' Frolic" by Thomas Ingoldsby, published in 1888, is a tale included in the "Ingoldsby Legends," a collection of supernatural legends written by Ingoldsby, the pen name of Rev. Richard Harris Barham. The story is illustrated by Ernest M. Jessop and was published by Eyre & Spottiswoode.This particular tale is a humorous and macabre story involving witches and their mischievous activities. It is set in the context of a frolic or gathering of witches, where various supernatural and eerie events unfold. The narrative style combines elements of satire and gothic horror, characteristic of Ingoldsby's work, which often blends humor with supernatural themes.The book is notable for its vivid illustrations by Jessop, which complement the whimsical and eerie tone of the story. The illustrations and the tale itself reflect the 19th-century fascination with witchcraft and the supernatural, making it a unique piece of literary and artistic work from that era[2][3][4].Source: Perplexity.ai--Gabrielle Lykeywords: kidhist artarchÂ
