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100	1		_aKunz, George Frederick, _d1856-1932
245	1	0	_aShakespeare and Precious Stones : _bTreating 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
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-06-13
508			_aE-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Shakespeare and Precious Stones" by George Frederick Kunz is a scholarly examination of the references to precious stones within the works of William Shakespeare, likely written in the early 20th century. This study provides insights into the poet's knowledge of gems, their origins, and how they were perceived in Shakespeare's time, including folklore and symbolism associated with these stones. The book aims to connect Shakespeare's literary references to the broader historical and cultural contexts of the Elizabethan era. The opening of the text presents a foreword that outlines the author's intent to compile and analyze the various mentions of precious stones found in the plays and poems of Shakespeare. Kunz highlights how these references reflect not only the poet's literary style but also the common understanding and significance of gems during that epoch. He notes the prevalence of pearls in Shakespeare's works, associating them with beauty and sadness, and offers comparisons to historical uses of stones, paving the way for further exploration of the intricate relationship between Shakespeare's art and the material world of gems around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPrecious stones
653			_aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Knowledge -- Geology
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16055
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