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2020-12-22
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Crane, Walter
1845
1915
Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
Flowers from Shakespeare's Garden: A Posy from the Plays
Charlene Taylor, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"Flowers from Shakespeare's Garden: A Posy from the Plays" by William Shakespeare is a beautifully illustrated collection of excerpts featuring floral references from Shakespeare's plays, published in the early 20th century. This unique book serves as both a tribute to the Bard's literary genius and a celebration of the rich imagery of flowers that permeates his works. The likely topic revolves around highlighting the various flowers mentioned in Shakespeare's plays, presented in a manner that appeals to lovers of literature and nature alike. The content of the book includes a selection of poetic verses, where flowers such as daffodils, violets, and primroses are featured alongside their symbolic meanings and the contexts in which they appear. Each excerpt captures the essence of Shakespeare's language, showcasing his ability to intertwine nature with human emotion and experience. The accompanying illustrations by Walter Crane enhance the reader's experience, bringing to life the visual beauty of the flowers and their connection to the themes of love, remembrance, and beauty found throughout Shakespeare's plays. The book ultimately serves as a delightful exploration of the interplay between literature and the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Illustrations
English drama -- Illustrations
Flowers in literature
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Category: Poetry
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: British Literature
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