Description: This book delves into the fascinating world of floriography, the language of flowers, a Victorian-era practice of assigning meaning to specific blooms. Through an extensive and beautifully illustrated dictionary, the author unveils the hidden messages encoded within each flower, from the passionate declaration of a red rose to the shy whisper of a forget-me-not. Readers will discover how flowers were used to express emotions and sentiments that social etiquette often kept unspoken. This historical context sheds light on the nuanced communication of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the social customs and romantic ideals of the Victorian period. Beyond mere definitions, the book explores the rich symbolism and cultural significance attached to various flowers. It delves into mythology, folklore, and literary references, weaving a tapestry of meaning around each bloom. This thematic depth elevates the language of flowers beyond a simple code, revealing its power to evoke complex emotions and profound ideas. Ultimately, this book offers a unique lens through which to appreciate the beauty and symbolic depth of flowers. It allows readers to understand the messages they convey, enriching their appreciation for both the natural world and the intricacies of human communication. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Language of Flowers (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 86 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.2 in
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Poetry
Item Weight: 4.5 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Kate Greenaway
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback