Stratford Bust and the Droeshout Engraving

The book ""Stratford Bust and the Droeshout Engraving"" by George Greenwood is a comprehensive analysis of two of the most iconic images of William Shakespeare - the Stratford Bust and the Droeshout Engraving. The author delves into the history and provenance of both images, examining their origins, creators, and the controversies surrounding them.Greenwood explores the various theories and debates surrounding the authenticity of the images, and discusses the role they have played in shaping our understanding of Shakespeare as a writer and a historical figure. He also examines the cultural and social contexts in which the images were created and how they have been interpreted over time.The book is a fascinating exploration of the visual representations of Shakespeare and the ways in which they have shaped our understanding of the man and his works. It is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean studies, art history, and cultural studies.1925. This work is written as a reply to M.H. Spielman's work entitled �������The Title-Page of the First Folio of Shakespeare's Plays-A Comparative Study of the Droeshout Portrait and the Stratford Monument.������� Greenwood argues that the preposterous differences between the present bust of Shakespeare at Stratford-on-Avon and the engraving of the bust in Sir William Dugdale's Warwickshire cannot be explained by the alleged inaccuracy of Sir William or by the inaccuracy of the engraver of his sketch.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.