Jennifer Potter

Seven Flowers: And How They Shaped Our World

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ISBN 13:
9780857891655
author:
Jennifer Potter
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Atlantic Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
15.3 x 2.3 x 21.6 cm
Genre:
Home & Garden, Gardening, Plants
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£11.95

Description

Seven Flowers and how They Shaped Our World by Jennifer Potter The story of seven flowers - the lotus, lily, sunflower, opium poppy, rose, tulip and orchid - is one of surprise and secrets. From their origins to their uses in art, literature and gardens, these flowers have left a lasting impact on human history. This book delves into the lives of each flower, revealing their power, the ways in which they were acquired, and the stories that have been told about them. The flowers are full of incident, unexpected revelations and irony. The opium poppy, for example, returned to haunt its progenitors in the West, while the ancient Greeks saw only sex in the orchid. These flowers demonstrate the enduring ability of flowers to speak metaphorically, if only we could decode their meaning. Through their stories, we gain insight into the human experience, exploring themes of life and death, purity and passion, and the beauty that drives us wild.

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