Shakespeare and the Emblem Writers

Shakespeare and the Emblem Writers is a book written by Henry Greene that explores the relationship between Shakespeare's plays and the emblem writers of his time. The emblem writers were a group of poets and artists who used symbols and images to convey moral and ethical messages. Greene argues that Shakespeare was influenced by these writers and their use of allegory and symbolism in his own work. The book examines the use of emblematic imagery in several of Shakespeare's plays, including Hamlet, King Lear, and The Tempest. Greene also provides historical context for the emblem writers and their influence on literature and art of the time. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Shakespeare, as well as those interested in the history of literature and art.1870. An exposition of their similarities of thought and expression. Preceded by a view of emblem-literature down to A.D. 1616. Contents: Emblems and their varieties, with some early examples; Sketch of Emblem-Book literature previous to A.D. 1616; Shakespeare's attainments and opportunities with respect to the fine arts; Coincidences between Shakespeare and Whitney; Photo-Lith Plates.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.