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Kunz, George Frederick, 1856-1932 |
| Title |
Shakespeare and Precious Stones
Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Stones of His Time Came from
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Shakespeare and Precious Stones" by George Frederick Kunz is a scholarly examination of the references to precious stones within the works of William Shakespeare, likely written in the early 20th century. This study provides insights into the poet's knowledge of gems, their origins, and how they were perceived in Shakespeare's time, including folklore and symbolism associated with these stones. The book aims to connect Shakespeare's literary references to the broader historical and cultural contexts of the Elizabethan era. The opening of the text presents a foreword that outlines the author's intent to compile and analyze the various mentions of precious stones found in the plays and poems of Shakespeare. Kunz highlights how these references reflect not only the poet's literary style but also the common understanding and significance of gems during that epoch. He notes the prevalence of pearls in Shakespeare's works, associating them with beauty and sadness, and offers comparisons to historical uses of stones, paving the way for further exploration of the intricate relationship between Shakespeare's art and the material world of gems around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Precious stones
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Knowledge -- Geology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16055 |
| Release Date |
Jun 13, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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