Shakespeare's gemstones / by David W. Berry.
| Author/creator | Berry, David W., 1953- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [Place of publication not identified] : David W. Berry, ©2004 (York, Pa. : Maple-Vail Book Manufacturing Group) |
| Description | 116 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Background on the use of gems in Elizabethan England -- Shakespeare's use of gems as imagery -- Shakespeare's use of gems in the romance tradition -- The diamond in "Cymbeline" : symbol and means for unity -- The two rings in "All's well that ends well" -- Claudius's union : ritual and revenge -- Duncan's gift of a diamond in "Macbeth" -- Shylock's turquoise and diamond -- Desdemona as chrysolite and pearl -- Statistics on gem reference -- Index of individual gemstones -- Bibliography. |
| General note | "Index on individual gemstones": p. 93-112. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-116). |
| ISBN | 1427604096 |
| ISBN | 9781427604095 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR3000 .B47 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |