Shakespeare and Precious Stones

Shakespeare and Precious Stones is a book written by George Frederick Kunz, an American mineralogist and gemologist. The book explores the references to precious stones and gems that appear in the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in the English language. Kunz examines each reference in detail, providing historical and cultural context, as well as scientific information about the stones themselves. The book also includes illustrations of the stones and their settings, as well as quotes from Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. This work is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of literature, history, and science, and offers a unique perspective on the enduring legacy of Shakespeare's writing.1916. 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. Contents: Shakespeare and precious stones; Precious stones mentioned in the plays of Shakespeare; Precious stones mentioned in the poems of Shakespeare. Illustrated with plates and drawings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.