Gleanings In Old Garden Literature

By William Carew Hazlitt

Book Overview

Gleanings In Old Garden Literature is a book written by William Carew Hazlitt that explores the history and literature of gardens. Hazlitt delves into the writings of various authors from different time periods, including ancient Greeks and Romans, medieval monks, and Renaissance poets. The book is a collection of essays that examine the cultural significance of gardens, their symbolism in literature, and the evolution of gardening practices over time. Hazlitt also includes excerpts from the works of famous garden writers, such as John Evelyn and William Cobbett, as well as lesser-known authors. The book is a fascinating exploration of the history and literature of gardens, and is sure to appeal to anyone interested in horticulture, literature, or cultural history.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: 1163095621
• ISBN13: 9781163095621
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"