A Victorian Flower Dictionary: The Language of Flowers Companion
Kirkby, Mandy
ISBN 10: 0345532864 ISBN 13: 9780345532862
Published by Ballantine Books, 2011
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Synopsis:
“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.”
Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet.
About the Author:
Mandy Kirkby is an editor and a flower enthusiast. She lives in Cambridge, England.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: A Victorian Flower Dictionary: The Language ...
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good