The Shakespeare Flora: A Guide To All The Principal Passages In Which Mention Is Made Of Trees, Plants, Flowers, And Vegetable Productions (1883)

By Leo Hartley Grindon

Book Overview

The Shakespeare Flora: A Guide To All The Principal Passages In Which Mention Is Made Of Trees, Plants, Flowers, And Vegetable Productions (1883) is a comprehensive guide to the various flora mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare. Written by Leo Hartley Grindon, an English botanist, the book provides detailed descriptions of the various plants, trees, and flowers mentioned in Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. The book is organized alphabetically, with each entry providing information about the plant's appearance, properties, and symbolism. In addition to the descriptions, Grindon also includes quotes from the relevant passages in Shakespeare's works, providing context for the various references to flora. The Shakespeare Flora is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare's use of plants and flowers in his writing, as well as for those interested in the history and symbolism of various plants.With Comments And Botanical Particulars.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: 116722535X
• ISBN13: 9781167225352
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"