The Alfred Jewel: An Historical Essay by John Earle
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"The Alfred Jewel: An Historical Essay" by John Earle is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work centers around the Alfred Jewel, an ornate piece with historical significance that is directly linked to Alfred of Wessex, a notable king in Anglo-Saxon Britain. The essay aims to explore the jewel's craftsmanship, historical context, and its relation to Alfred himself as well as the cultural implications of its design and
inscriptions. The opening of the essay introduces readers to the Alfred Jewel, detailing its discovery, physical description, and notable features such as its delicate craftsmanship and the Latin inscription identifying Alfred as the one who ordered its creation. John Earle expresses a personal journey of inquiry that led to the crafting of this essay, explaining how his fascination with the jewel evolved into an academic endeavor. He provides a foundation for discussing the jewel’s significance by outlining its design, purpose, and the various speculations surrounding its meaning in relation to Alfred’s legacy. Earle emphasizes the jewel as a starting point for a deeper examination of Anglo-Saxon art, society, and history, suggesting that further investigation could illuminate more about its role and representation in that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Earle, John, 1824-1903 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01012925 |
| Title | The Alfred Jewel: An Historical Essay |
| Credits |
Produced by MWS, Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament |
| Subject | Alfred, King of England, 849-899 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899 |
| Subject | Enamel and enameling |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59372 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59372-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 521 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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