Harry Clarke

Harry Clarke
Harry Clarke (1889–1931) was an Irish stained-glass artist and illustrator known for his intricate, Gothic style. He gained fame for his illustrations of classic works, including "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" by Edgar Allan Poe and "Faust" by Goethe. Clarke's work in stained glass includes many windows for churches in Ireland and the UK, blending medieval and Art Nouveau influences. His dark, imaginative designs have left a lasting legacy in both visual arts and literary illustration.

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INTRODUCTION"Avec ardeur il aima les beaux arts."Griselidis harles Perrault must have been as charming a fellow as a man could meet. He was one of the best-liked personages of his own great age, and he has remained ever since a prime favourite of mankind. We are fortunate in knowing a great deal about his varied life, deriving our knowledge mainly from D'Alembert's history of the... more...

I Erhabener Geist, im Geisterreich verloren! Wo immer Deine lichte Wohnung sey,Zum höh'ren Schaffen bist Du neugeboren,Und singest dort die voll're Litanei.Von jenem Streben das Du auserkoren,Vom reinsten Aether, drin Du athmest frei,O neige Dich zu gnädigem ErwiedernDes letzten Wiederhalls von Deinen Liedern! II Den alten Musen die bestäubten KronenNahmst Du, zu neuem Glanz, mit kühner... more...