Howell's Devises, 1581 - Couverture souple

Howell, Thomas

 
9781432641849: Howell's Devises, 1581

Synopsis

Howell's Devises, 1581 is a book of emblems and mottoes compiled by Thomas Howell and published in 1581. The book features a collection of short allegorical texts accompanied by woodcut illustrations, each of which is intended to convey a moral or philosophical message. The emblems and mottoes are arranged thematically, covering topics such as love, friendship, virtue, and wisdom. The book was popular in its time and was widely read by scholars, poets, and other intellectuals. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of emblematic literature and the cultural context of the Elizabethan era.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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