Novelists Collection

Daphne Du Maurier
DAPHNE DU MAURIER English writer and novelist, author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" pictured at her home Menabilly, in Fowey, Cornwall

Joan and Jackie Collins 1950s
Joan Collins, actress (born 1933), together with her sister Jackie Collins, novelist (1937-2015), c.1955 Date: 1950s

Leo Tolstoy and the author Maxim Gorky (b / w photo)
XBH366673 Leo Tolstoy and the author Maxim Gorky (b/w photo) by Tolstaya, Sophia Andreevna (1844-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

The poet and novelist Katharine Tynan (1861 - 1931), pictured at home with her husband, the writer and barrister, Henry Hinkson, her three children and dog

Daphne Du Maurier / Kids
DAPHNE DU MAURIER English novelist and writer, author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" pictured with her children, Christian, Flavia and Tessa in 1947

Daphne Du Maurier Cover
DAPHNE DU MAURIER English writer and novelist. Author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" and famous resident of Cornwall

The burial of Thomas Hardys heart among his own people: the vicar of Stinsford in Dorset ( Mellstock of Under the Greenwood Tree ) bearing the casket containing it

Portrait of Sir Walter Scott (engraving)
819905 Portrait of Sir Walter Scott (engraving) by Newton, Gilbert Stuart (1794-1835) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Scott, Scottish novelist, playwright and poet)

George Eliot / Rosehill
GEORGE ELIOT (MARY ANN EVANS) Home of the English novelists friends, the Brays, at Rosehill, near Coventry Date: 1819 - 1880

Angela Du Maurier
ANGELA DU MAURIER Novelist and author. Elder sister of Daphne du Maurier

James Augustine Aloysius Joyce, 1882 - 1941. Irish novelist, short story writer, and poet. After a contemporary print

Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (print)
3788339 Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (print); (add.info.: Lady Murasaki (Murasaki Shikibu c.978-1014) writing the Tale of Genji at Ishiyama Temple

Richmal Crompton (1890 - 1969), English writer, best-known for her Just William series of books for children. Pictured in The Illustrated London News at the time her book

J. B. Priestley and Joyce Barbour
Writer J.B. Priestley (1894-1984) and actress Joyce Barbour (1901-1977), team captains in an actresses versus authors cricket match in Regent's Park. Date: 1939

Writer A. P. Herbert, bowling
Writer A.P. Herbert (1890-1971) bowling during an actresses versus authors cricket match in Regent's Park. Date: 1939

Ursula Jeans and Alec Waugh, cricketing
Actress Ursula Jeans (1906-1973) and novelist Alec Waugh (1898-1981) in an actresses versus authors cricket match in Regent's Park. Date: 1939

Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, writer, poet and traveller
Lucie Delarue-Mardrus (1874-1945)was a prolific poet and novelist, penning more than 70 books. As well as being married to a man for fifteen years

Thackeray - Palace Gardens
William Makepeace Thackeray (1811 - 1863) English novelist's home in Kensington Palace Gardens, where he lived from 1862 until his death

Sir Walter Scott - Abbotsford - Chair
Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) Scottish novelist's empty chair at Abbotsford, after his death Date:

DICKENS/GADSHILL
HIS HOME AT GADSHILL An exterior view of the house, Gadshill Place, in Kent, in the year of the novelist's death 1812 - 1870

Miguel de Cervantes by Gilbert Keith Chesterton (print)
3782423 Miguel de Cervantes by Gilbert Keith Chesterton (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The accompanying verse reads)

Jonathan Swift (litho)
5219534 Jonathan Swift (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonathan Swift. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Charles Dickens (litho)
5219525 Charles Dickens (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dickens. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Leo Tolstoy (litho)
5219523 Leo Tolstoy (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo Tolstoy. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Thomas Hardy (litho)
5219518 Thomas Hardy (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hardy. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Rabelais (litho)
5219537 Rabelais (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabelais. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon, 1943).); © Look and Learn

Daniel Defoe (litho)
5219535 Daniel Defoe (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Defoe. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Honore De Balzac (litho)
5219530 Honore De Balzac (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honore De Balzac. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Alexandre Dumas, Pere (litho)
5219528 Alexandre Dumas, Pere (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre Dumas, Pere. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

William Makepeace Thackeray (litho)
5219524 William Makepeace Thackeray (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Makepeace Thackeray)

Boccaccio (litho)
5219536 Boccaccio (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boccaccio. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon, 1943).); © Look and Learn

Mark Twain (litho)
5219519 Mark Twain (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mark Twain. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon, 1943).); © Look and Learn

Guy De Maupassant (litho)
5219520 Guy De Maupassant (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guy De Maupassant. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Sir Walter Scott (litho)
5219531 Sir Walter Scott (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Scott. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Victor Hugo (litho)
5219529 Victor Hugo (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor Hugo. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Nathaniel Hawthorne (litho)
5219527 Nathaniel Hawthorne (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathaniel Hawthorne. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra (litho)
5219533 Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra)

Laurence Sterne (litho)
5219532 Laurence Sterne (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurence Sterne. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Gustave Flaubert (litho)
5219526 Gustave Flaubert (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustave Flaubert. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Feodor Mikhail Dostoyevsky (litho)
5219522 Feodor Mikhail Dostoyevsky (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feodor Mikhail Dostoyevsky)

Emile Zola (litho)
5219521 Emile Zola (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Zola. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon, 1943).); © Look and Learn

Kidnapped - by Robert
3777013 Kidnapped - by Robert by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939); (add.info.: Kidnapped-by Robert Louis Stevenson. Caption reads: Never a word said my uncleA...but just satA)

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"Captivating tales and timeless masterpieces, they have woven words into worlds that transport us. From the haunting mysteries of Daphne Du Maurier to the glamorous storytelling of Joan and Jackie Collins in the 1950s, their narratives captivate generations. A glimpse into history reveals Leo Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky, two literary giants captured together in a powerful black and white photograph, showcasing their brilliance. Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol continues to warm hearts with its message of redemption even after all these years. The artistic portrayal of Emily Bronte in an oil on canvas from c. 1883 captures her enigmatic spirit as she penned Wuthering Heights. The burial of Thomas Hardy's heart symbolizes his deep connection to his beloved Wessex landscape, forever intertwined with his writing legacy. Daphne Du Maurier not only enchanted readers but also shared her love for literature with children, as seen in heartwarming images capturing her interactions with young minds eager for stories. Her book covers stand as testaments to her ability to create intrigue before even turning a page. A striking engraving immortalizes Sir Walter Scott's presence, reminding us of his contributions to historical fiction that still resonate today. George Eliot finds solace amidst nature at Rosehill, where she drew inspiration for her profound novels exploring human emotions and societal norms. Angela Du Maurier follows in the footsteps of her talented family members like Daphne Du Maurier, leaving behind a legacy filled with creativity and imagination. " In this captivating world shaped by novelists' pens, each writer leaves an indelible mark on our hearts and minds through their unique stories and perspectives.