Novella Collection (#3)

Marleys Ghost. "the Same Face: The Very Same. Marley In His Pigtail, Usual Waistcoat
Marleys Ghost. " the Same Face: The Very Same. Marley In His Pigtail, Usual Waistcoat, Tights And Boots; The Tassels On The Latter Bristling, Like His Pigtail, And His Coat Skirts

The Last Of The Spirits. "good Spirit. I Will Honour Christmas In My Heart, And Try To Keep It All The Year
The Last Of The Spirits. " good Spirit. I Will Honour Christmas In My Heart, And Try To Keep It All The Year. Oh, Tell Me I May Sponge Away The Writing On This Stone!"

The Ghostly Knocker. "it Was Not Angry Or Ferocious, But Looked At Scrooge As Marley Used To Look
The Ghostly Knocker. " it Was Not Angry Or Ferocious, But Looked At Scrooge As Marley Used To Look: With Ghostly Spectacles Turned Up On Its Ghostly Forehead

Scrooge Objects To Christmas. "out Upon Merrry Christmas! If I Could Work My Will, "Said Scrooge
Scrooge Objects To Christmas. " out Upon Merrry Christmas! If I Could Work My Will, " Said Scrooge, " every Idiot Who Goes About With Merry Christmas On His Lips

DICKENS: CHRISTMAS CAROL, 1843. Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit. Etching by John Leech from the first edition of Charles Dickens " A Christmas Carol, " 1843

DICKENS: CHRISTMAS CAROL, 1843. Mr. Fezziwigs Ball. Etching by John Leech from the first edition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, 1843

VOLTAIRE: CANDIDE. Title page of the first edition of Voltaires Candide, published at Geneva, Switzerland, in 1759

BONAIUTO DA FIRENZE, Andrea (1346-1379). The Triumph of Catholic Doctrine, personified in Saint Thomas Aquinas. 1365-1368. ITALY. Florence

Illustration for A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Bob Cratchet carries tiny Tim on his shoulders

Sigismunda Mourning over the Heart of Guiscardo, 1759. Artist: William Hogarth
Sigismunda Mourning over the Heart of Guiscardo, 1759. Inspired by Boccaccios Decameron, written in the mid 14th century. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]

Boccaccio: The Opening Scene in Decamerone (Decameron), c1900. Artist: James Dromgole Linton
Boccaccio: The Opening Scene in Decamerone (Decameron), c1900. The Decameron is a collection of novellas by the 14th-century Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio (1313?1375). From The Studio Volume 20

The Church of Santa Maria Novella - Florence, Italy - " perhaps the purest and most elegant example of Tuscan Gothic Art in existence." Begun in 1278 on the site of anther edifice

Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449 1494). Expulsion of Joachim
Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449 1494). Italian Renaissance painter from Florence. The Expulsion of Joachim from the Temple (The life of the Blessed Virgin). Tornabuoni Chapel 1485-1490)

Cartoon, Henry Irving and Charles Kean
Cartoon, The Corsican Brothers. Showing Henry Irving kneeling in front of the ghost of Charles Kean (1811-1868), in whose footsteps he was following by performing in the play

Florence /s Maria Novella
Interior of the church of SANTA MARIA NOVELLA, with the Strozzi chapel Date: 1905

Green Cloister of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy. Showing the entrance to the famous Spanish Chapel, and one of the elaborate and beautiful Gothic windows. Date: 1905

The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and of His Fortunes and Adversities. Spanish novella, published anonymously, in 1554. At this time in Spain

Jekyll and Hyde story illustration, 1880s
Jekyll and Hyde story illustration. 1880s artwork illustrating the novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) by Scottish novelist Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894)

ALBERTI, Leon Battista (1404-1472). Church of Santa Maria Novella. 1455-1460. ITALY. Florence. Chiesa di Santa Maria Novella (Church of Santa Maria Novella). Ornamental detail of the fa硤 e

BONAIUTO DA FIRENZE, Andrea (1346-1379). Spanish

Wilfred the Hairy (840-897). Death of the Count
" Wilfred " the Hairy" (840-897). Death of the Count Wilfred the Hairy. Work by BEJAR Y NOVELLA, Pablo Antonio de (1869-1921). Oil on canvas."

Florence, Italy - Pitti Palace, Sant Maria Novella and Preto
Very early illustreated postcard from Florence, Italy - featuring vignette illustrations of the Pitti Palace, Sant Maria Novella and Pretorio Palace. Date: circa 1892

The mechanist tries to use his wings to fly. A scene from Samuel Johnsons novella, Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

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Novella, a term that encompasses various forms of literature, from short stories to longer narratives, and is a genre that has captivated readers for centuries, offering glimpses into different worlds and exploring the depths of human emotions. In Charles Dickens' timeless classic "A Christmas Carol, " we are transported to Mr. Fezziwig's Ball, where joy and merriment fill the air. The illustration by John Leech brings this festive scene to life, reminding us of the importance of love and celebration during the holiday season. But novellas aren't limited to tales of Christmas cheer. In Samuel Johnson's "Rasselas, " we find ourselves alongside Rasselas and Imlac as they dig a tunnel in search of freedom and enlightenment. This captivating story delves into themes of longing for something more profound than what society offers. The name it also holds historical significance with Santa Maria Novella, an iconic church in Florence known for its stunning architecture and rich history. Just like this grand structure stands tall amidst time, novellas have stood as pillars in literature throughout centuries. Another notable example is found within Dickens' masterpiece when Ignorance and Want are presented by a ghost appearing to Scrooge. This haunting moment serves as a powerful reminder about societal issues that still plague our world today. Artistic depictions have also played their part in bringing novellas to life visually. Engravings from "The Christmas Books" showcase intricate illustrations capturing scenes from "A Christmas Carol. " These images transport us back in time while igniting our imagination with their detailed beauty. Even beyond Dickens' works lies another treasure - an enchanting painting titled "The Chess Players. " Created around 1475, it portrays individuals engaged in an intense game that mirrors the complexities found within novellas themselves – strategic moves intertwined with emotional depth. Similarly captivating is "Scene from a Novella, " another tempera on wood masterpiece dating back to the same era.