Gillray, James (1756 – 1815) – ‘Tales of Wonder!’.

'Tales of Wonder!'. Etching and aquatint. 'Publish'd Feby. 1st. 1802, by H. Humphrey, 27. St James's Street, London'. Of this print, Dorothy George writes ... 'A satire on the blood-curdling romances of 'Monk' Lewis and his school. 'Tales of Wonder' by Lewis (contributions by Scott and Southey) appeared 1801. 'The Monk', which narrowly escaped prosecution for indecency, is, it is implied, unsuitable for family reading'. She also notes that 'later impressions have an inscription in the upper border: 'This attempt to describe the effects of the Sublime & Wonderful, is dedicated to M. G. Lewis Esqr, M.P.'.' 10.12x14.06 inches.