Shakespeare and Precious Stones

Shakespeare and Precious Stones is a book written by George Frederick Kunz that explores the use of gemstones and precious stones in the works of William Shakespeare. The book delves into the symbolism and significance of various stones such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and pearls, as well as lesser-known gems like garnets and topazes. Kunz draws on his extensive knowledge of gemology and Shakespearean literature to provide a detailed analysis of the use of stones in Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, highlighting their cultural and historical significance. The book also includes illustrations of the various stones and their characteristics, as well as a glossary of gemological terms. Overall, Shakespeare and Precious Stones is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and gemology, and provides a unique perspective on the works of one of the greatest playwrights in history.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.