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100 1 _aEdwards, Charles,
_d1797-1868
245 1 4 _aThe history and poetry of finger-rings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-06
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer, Susan Carr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The History and Poetry of Finger-Rings" by Charles Edwards is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. This work explores the significance and evolution of finger-rings throughout various cultures and eras, delving into their roles in ceremonies, as symbols of power, and as tokens of affection and devotion. It offers a blend of factual history enriched with poetic references, reflecting on how such seemingly small artifacts have played significant roles in human connections and societal structures. The opening of this insightful work introduces the reader to the profound historical and cultural significance of finger-rings. It opens by asserting that the ring, a simple circular ornament, carries immense weight in both personal relationships and power dynamics throughout history. Edwards references notable examples, including a lost ring of Shakespeare and a poignant story involving the Anglo-Saxon captain Godwin. The narrative encourages readers to appreciate the rich tapestry of tales and meanings associated with these artifacts, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of rings in mythology, law, power, and the emotional bond they symbolize. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRings
700 1 _aStoddard, Richard Henry,
_d1825-1903
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63969
999 _c104793
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