Bards And Blossoms: Or The Poetry, History And Associations Of Flowers

By Frederick Edward Hulme

Book Overview

Bards and Blossoms: Or The Poetry, History and Associations of Flowers is a book written by Frederick Edward Hulme that explores the relationship between flowers and poetry, history, and cultural associations. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different flower and its significance in various cultures and time periods.The first chapter discusses the rose, which has been used as a symbol of love and beauty in poetry and literature throughout history. Other chapters explore the cultural significance of flowers such as the lily, daisy, and violet. Hulme also delves into the mythology and folklore associated with certain flowers, such as the poppy and the primrose.Throughout the book, Hulme includes numerous examples of poetry and literature that feature flowers, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the connections between nature and art. The book is beautifully illustrated with intricate drawings of flowers, making it a visually stunning read.Bards and Blossoms is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of flowers, as well as those who appreciate the beauty of poetry and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163269751
• ISBN13: 9781163269756
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"