Publisher's Synopsis
""A Collection of Emblems: Ancient and Modern"" is a book compiled by George Wither that contains a series of illustrations accompanied by short texts or mottos. The emblems in this book are a form of symbolic representation that was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. Each emblem is composed of a picture, a motto, and an epigram or poem that explains the meaning of the picture and motto. The emblems in this collection cover a wide range of topics, including love, death, morality, and religion. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the art and literature of the past and provides insight into the cultural values and beliefs of the time. This edition of the book is a reprint of the original 1635 edition and includes all of the original illustrations and texts.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1635 Edition.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.
