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Title: The history and poetry of finger-rings
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Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Edwards, Charles, 1797-1868
Author of introduction, etc.: Stoddard, Richard Henry, 1825-1903
EBook No.: 63969
Published: Dec 6, 2020
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Rings
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The history and poetry of finger-rings
Credits:
Produced 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)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Edwards, Charles, 1797-1868
Author of introduction, etc.: Stoddard, Richard Henry, 1825-1903
EBook No.: 63969
Published: Dec 6, 2020
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Rings
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.