A Collection of Emblems: Ancient and Modern (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162623610)

""A Collection of Emblems: Ancient and Modern"" is a book written by George Wither, which is a compilation of various emblems, both ancient and modern. Emblems are literary or visual representations that convey a moral, message, or idea through a combination of images and words. The book is divided into several parts, each containing a series of emblems with accompanying poems or prose. The first part of the book includes emblems that focus on virtues such as faith, hope, and charity. The second part contains emblems that deal with vices such as envy, greed, and pride. The third part of the book includes emblems that explore the themes of love, marriage, and friendship. The emblems in the book are presented in a variety of forms, including woodcuts, engravings, and etchings. The accompanying text is written in a poetic style, with each emblem accompanied by a short poem or prose that explains its meaning. Overall, ""A Collection of Emblems: Ancient and Modern"" is a fascinating book that provides insight into the use of emblems throughout history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in literature, art, or history, and it offers a unique perspective on the ways in which people have used images and words to convey meaning and ideas over the centuries.1635. Found in this very old and rare book is a collection of ancient and modern alchemical and rosicrucian emblems, quickened with metrical illustrations, both moral and divine, and disposed into lotteries, that instruction and good counsel, may be furthered by an honest and pleasant recreation. Written in Old English. IllustratedThis 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.

Author: George Wither
ISBN-10: 1162623616
ISBN-13: 9781162623610
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 298
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.62d