Floriography Floriography

Floriography

The Myths, Magic & Language of Flowers

    • $45.00
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Descripción editorial

Flowers can talk. Red roses say ‘I love you’, white lilies offer condolence and poppies invite us to remember.

For thousands of years, humans have used flowers as a language, a short-hand for emotions and meanings. In her new book, Sally Coulthard, takes a fascinating look at floriography and shows how we still use this secret language across the world. She delves into the meanings of flowers and where they came from, whether it’s ancient mythology or hedgerow folklore.

Covering 50 well-loved flowers and plants, from peonies to sweetpeas, ivy to irises, Floriography is a beautifully illustrated guide that will take the reader on an intriguing journey through the history, legend, anthropology and literature of flowers, showing how modern-day society still relies on the meaning of flowers. From the Chinese lotus flower to the Celtic bluebell, the myth, magic and language of flowers is still blossoming today.

  • GÉNERO
    Ciencia y naturaleza
    PUBLICADO
    2021
    4 de marzo
    IDIOMA
    EN
    Inglés
    EXTENSIÓN
    144
    Páginas
    EDITORIAL
    Quadrille
    VENDEDOR
    Hardie Grant books PTY Ltd
    TAMAÑO
    39.1
    MB
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