Quealy, Gerit
Botanical Shakespeare: An Illustrated Compendium of All the Flowers, Fruits, Herbs, Trees, Seeds, and Grasses Cited by the World's Greatest Playwright
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780062469892
- author:
- Quealy, Gerit
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 6.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.00(d)
- Genre:
- Nature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A unique and beautifully illustrated compendium of plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. This book brings together the Bard's knowledge of botany and his skill for creating metaphorical connections, featuring gorgeous color illustrations of over 170 flowers, fruits, grains, grasses, trees, herbs, seeds, and vegetables. Each plant is accompanied by its specific text from a play or poem, along with the character(s) who utter the lines. A dictionary describes each plant in detail, while indices provide easy reference for gardeners and those seeking to explore Shakespeare's botanical world.
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