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"A very readable and graceful volume." — Saturday Review "Entitled from its worth to a place in every Shakespearian library." — Spectator. "As accurate as it is delightful." — Gardener's Chronicle. "Deserves a place on the shelves of both the student of Shakespeare and the lover of plant lore." — Journal of Botany "The fullest and best book on the subject." — The Literary World From Ophelia's pansies and Lear's crown of weeds to Desdemona's song of the willow and the many botanical references in A Midsummer Night's Dream, the plays and sonnets of William Shakespeare abound in allusions to trees, flowers, herbs, and shrubs. This unique book explores a charming intersection of nature and literature, examining every plant mentioned by the playwright. An alphabetical glossary cites each plant, placing the quotation in context and discussing its symbolism. A synopsis of the plant's history is followed by practical advice for its cultivation. Dozens of engravings of plants appear throughout the book, in addition to full-page illustrations of Shakespeare's garden and other Avon sites. Shakespeare enthusiasts, historians, plant lovers, and gardeners will appreciate this comprehensiv

Who reads The Plant-Lore and Garden-Craft of Shakespeare?

Author

Henry Nicholson Ellacombe

Publisher

Dover Publications, Incorporated

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9780486821023

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Nature, Drama, Gardening