Achille Bocchi and the Emblem Book as Symbolic Form 1st Edition 1993

Study of the life and work of Achille Bocchi with focus on the Symbolicae Quaestiones, part I establishing the life and intellectual context, part II exploring poetic theory and the role of the symbol in the development of Bocchi’s symbola (referencing symbolism of mythology); includes a section of 48 b&w illustrations; mild foxing to text block, o.w. Very Good throughout; dustwrapper lightly rubbed, minor loss top edge, o.w. Very Good.