The Poetry of Flowers


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The Language of Flowers : The Floral Offering ; A Token of Affection and Esteem ; Comprising the Language and Poetry Of Flowers


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Welcome to the enchanting world of Henrietta Dumont's "The Language of Flowers: The Floral Offering; A Token of Affection and Esteem", where the delicate beauty of flowers intertwines with poetic expression and heartfelt sentiments. Immerse yourself in this timeless classic as you explore the rich tapestry of floral symbolism and the eloquent language that flowers speak. "The Language of Flowers" takes readers on a journey through the meanings and emotions conveyed by various blooms, offering a unique blend of botanical knowledge and poetic artistry. Discover the significance of each flower and how they communicate love, friendship, and admiration. From the passionate red rose to the humble daisy, each blossom has a story to tell, and Henrietta Dumont masterfully unveils their secrets through beautifully crafted prose and verse. The book not only provides an extensive guide to the symbolic meanings of flowers but also weaves in poetic passages that enhance the reader's appreciation of nature's beauty. This combination of language and poetry creates an engaging and educational experience, making "The Language of Flowers" a valuable resource for both flower enthusiasts and literature lovers. Since its publication, "The Language of Flowers" has been celebrated for its insightful exploration of floral symbolism and its ability to connect readers with the natural world. Its enduring charm and relevance have made it a beloved classic, appreciated by generations of readers. As you delve into "The Language of Flowers", you'll find yourself captivated by the profound connections between flowers and human emotions. Dumont's elegant writing and thoughtful analysis offer a deep understanding of how flowers can express feelings that words sometimes cannot. In conclusion, "The Language of Flowers: The Floral Offering; A Token of Affection and Esteem" is more than just a guide to floral symbolism—it is a celebration of nature's beauty and the poetic language that flowers convey. Whether you're a gardener, a poet, or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, this book will enrich your understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Don't miss your chance to experience the enchanting world of floral poetry. Let "The Language of Flowers" by Henrietta Dumont inspire you with its beauty and wisdom. Grab your copy now and join the countless readers who have been moved by the magic of flowers and their timeless messages.




The Language of Flowers


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A uniquely international anthology--in a beautiful pocket-sized hardcover--that explores the richly symbolic expressiveness of flowers through poems from around the world and through the ages. AN EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY POCKET POET. Floral symbols adorn the earliest poetry, and over the centuries they became increasingly entwined with myth and legend, with religious symbolism, and with herbal folklore. By the early nineteenth century the "Language of Flora" was an elaborately refined system, especially in England and America, where books listing flower meanings and illustrating them with verse were perennial bestsellers. Transcending the charm of its Victorian predecessors, this anthology creates an extended, updated, and more robust floral anthology for the twenty-first century, presenting poets through the ages from Sappho, Shakespeare, and Shelley to Ted Hughes, Mary Oliver, and Louise Glück, and across the world from Cuba to Korea, Russia to Zimbabwe. Eastern cultures, rich in flower associations, are well represented: Tang poems celebrating chrysanthemums and peonies, Zen poems about orchids and lotus flowers, poems about jasmine and marigolds from India, and roses and narcissi from Persia, the Ottoman empire, and the Arabic world. The most timeless human emotions and concepts--love, hope, despair, fidelity, grief, beauty, and mortality--find colorful expression in The Language of Flowers.







The Language of Flowers


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The Language of Flowers


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The language of flowers is as old as language itself. In the earliest poetry familiar plants were used to represent simple emotions, ideas, or states of mind: love, hope, despair, fidelity, solitude, beauty, mortality. Over time these associations entwined with myth and legend, with religious symbolism, folk and herbal lore. By the early 19th century the 'Language of Flora' had become increasingly refined, especially in England and America, where sentimental flower books listing flower meanings and illustrating them with verse were perennial bestsellers. The Everyman Language of Flowers without sacrificing the charm of its Victorian predecessors aims to provide extended, updated and rather more robust floral anthology for the 21st century, presenting poetry from ancient Greece to contemporary Britain and America, and spanning the world from Cuba to Korea, Russia to Zimbabwe. Here are Rumi and Rilke on the rose; Herrick and Louise Gl�ck on the lily; Chaucer, Emily Dickinson and Jon Silkin on the daisy; Mary Robinson and Ted Hughes on the snowdrop; Lorenzo de Medici, John Clare and Alice Oswald on the violet; Hugo and Roethke on carnations; Ovid and Goethe on poppies; Blake and Eugenio Montale on the sunflower; Christina Rossetti on heartsease and forget-me-nots; Emily Bront� on harebells and heather, Seamus Heaney on lupins, Pasternak on night-scented stock... Eastern cultures, rich in flower associations, are well represented: there are Tang poems celebrating chrysanthemums and peonies, Zen poems about orchids and lotus flowers, poems about jasmine and marigolds from India, roses, tulips and narcissi from Persia, the Ottoman empire and the Arabic world. Flowers are arranged by season, with roses and lilies in a section of their own. In a final section poets comment directly or indirectly on the language of flowers itself. The book concludes with a selected glossary drawn from several celebrated Victorian collections.