The Shakespeare Monument, Bust And Portrait - Edwin Durning-Lawrence - Bog

The Shakespeare Monument, Bust And Portrait is a book written by Edwin Durning-Lawrence that focuses on the various depictions of William Shakespeare through monuments, busts, and portraits. The author explores the history and symbolism behind these representations of the famous playwright, discussing their creation, placement, and significance. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of several notable Shakespeare monuments, including the Stratford-upon-Avon statue, the Westminster Abbey monument, and the famous Droeshout portrait. Durning-Lawrence also delves into the controversy surrounding the authenticity of some of these depictions, providing a fascinating insight into the ongoing debate over Shakespeare's true appearance. Overall, The Shakespeare Monument, Bust And Portrait is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the many ways in which Shakespeare has been memorialized throughout history.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Bacon is Shake-Speare: Together with a Reprint of Bacon�������s Promus of Formularies and Elegancies, by Edwin Durning-Lawrence. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595412.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.