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The Language of Flowers: An Anthology of Flowers in paintings, Prose and Poetry
Christine O´brien
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Description for The Language of Flowers: An Anthology of Flowers in paintings, Prose and Poetry
Hardcover. An anthology of flowers in paintings, prose and poetry. It features floral paintings by Daniel Sherrin, Johan Laurentz Jensen, Madeleine Lemaire, Maria Dorothea Krabbe, Lais Hansen, and more. It also presents poetry and prose extracts from the great writers of the Victorian period, including Emily Bronte, John Keats, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Num Pages: 64 pages, over 80 photographs. BIC Classification: DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 208 x 12. Weight in Grams: 404.
This is an anthology of flowers in paintings, prose and poetry. It is an enchanting gift book for flower lovers everywhere, perfect for any occasion. It features beautiful floral paintings by Daniel Sherrin, Johan Laurentz Jensen, Mary Elizabeth Duffield, Madeleine Lemaire, Maria Dorothea Krabbe, Lais Hansen, and more. It presents poetry and prose extracts from the great writers of the Victorian period, including Algernon Charles Swinburne, Emily Bronte, William Wordsworth, William Cowper, John Keats, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and many more. You can learn the meanings of flowers and the delightful symbolism and vocabulary invented by the Victorians. Flowers have always ... Read more
This is an anthology of flowers in paintings, prose and poetry. It is an enchanting gift book for flower lovers everywhere, perfect for any occasion. It features beautiful floral paintings by Daniel Sherrin, Johan Laurentz Jensen, Mary Elizabeth Duffield, Madeleine Lemaire, Maria Dorothea Krabbe, Lais Hansen, and more. It presents poetry and prose extracts from the great writers of the Victorian period, including Algernon Charles Swinburne, Emily Bronte, William Wordsworth, William Cowper, John Keats, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and many more. You can learn the meanings of flowers and the delightful symbolism and vocabulary invented by the Victorians. Flowers have always ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754825005
SKU
V9780754825005
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Christine O´brien
Christine O'Brien is an experienced editor with a number of books to her name. For this enchanting anthology she has gathered together beautiful pictures of flowers with famous and emotive pieces of prose and poetry that perfectly complement each other, resulting in an exquisite volume.
Reviews for The Language of Flowers: An Anthology of Flowers in paintings, Prose and Poetry
"The book ascribes meaning to 45 flowers and the illustrations and words are charmingly chosen". (The Church Times)"