A Victorian Flower Dictionary

The Language of Flowers Companion

von Mandy Kirkby

192 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"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.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Sachbuch Sachbuch
• ISBN: 9780345532862
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.09.2011
• Größe: 198 x 134 mm
• Verlag: Random House Publishing Group