The Birds of Shakespeare - James Edmund 1841 Harting - Bog

The Birds of Shakespeare, written by James Edmund Harting, is a comprehensive guide to the birds that are mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing an overview of the different types of birds that are referenced in Shakespeare's plays and poems. This section includes detailed descriptions of each bird, along with information on their behavior, habitat, and symbolism.The second part of the book is a detailed analysis of each bird that appears in Shakespeare's works. The author provides a thorough examination of the bird's appearance, behavior, and significance within the context of the play or poem in which it appears. This section also includes illustrations of each bird, as well as quotes from Shakespeare's works that reference the bird.Throughout the book, Harting provides fascinating insights into the natural world as it was understood in Shakespeare's time, and how the birds that he wrote about were perceived by his contemporaries. The Birds of Shakespeare is an essential resource for anyone interested in the natural world, Shakespeare, or both.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.