A Century Of Emblems (1878)
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A Century of Emblems is a book written by George Spencer Cautley in 1878. This book is a collection of emblems, which are symbolic representations of ideas, concepts, or themes. The emblems included in this book were created by various artists and writers throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a hundred emblems. The first part consists of emblems that represent virtues, such as courage, prudence, and temperance. The second part contains emblems that represent vices, such as envy, greed, and lust. The third part consists of emblems that rep...
A Century of Emblems is a book written by George Spencer Cautley in 1878. This book is a collection of emblems, which are symbolic representations of ideas, concepts, or themes. The emblems included in this book were created by various artists and writers throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a hundred emblems. The first part consists of emblems that represent virtues, such as courage, prudence, and temperance. The second part contains emblems that represent vices, such as envy, greed, and lust. The third part consists of emblems that represent various themes, such as love, death, and time. Each emblem is accompanied by a brief description, explaining the symbolism behind it. The descriptions are written in a poetic style, adding to the overall aesthetic of the book. Additionally, the book contains a preface written by Cautley, in which he discusses the history and significance of emblems. Overall, A Century of Emblems is a fascinating collection of symbolic representations that provides insight into the values and beliefs of past generations. It is a valuable resource for those interested in art, literature, and history.Illustrations Also By A. Compton, R. Barnes, J. D. Cooper, And The Author.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.
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