Lily

by Marcia Reiss

The lily is a flower of contradictions. It represents both life and death, appearing at weddings and funerals. In their pure white form, lilies are a symbol of innocence, chastity, and purity of heart, but in contrast, the highly fragrant and intensely colored orange lilies symbolize passion. In Lily, Marcia Reiss explores these paradoxes, tracing the flower's cultural significance in art, literature, religion, and popular entertainment throughout...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780230931
• ISBN13: 9781780230931
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.8"