Language of Flowers
A Fully Illustrated Compendium of Meaning, Literature, and Lore for the Modern Romantic
By Odessa Begay | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
With gorgeous full-color illustrations, ornate decorative elements, lettering in metallic ink, and engaging text, The Language of Flowers: A Fully Illustrated Compendium of Meaning, Literature, and Lore for the Modern Romantic is a treasure for flower lovers. A sumptuous, contemporary anthology of 50 of the world’s most storied and popular flowers, each of its entries offers insight to the flower meanings associated with the bloom, and is a fascinating mix of folklore, classic mythology, literature, botanical information and popular culture.
Following an introduction that provides a short history of the language of flowers, a fad which reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria, each uniquely illustrated and designed entry is an enjoyable read full of history and little-known facts. Here is the story of Tulipmania; how the pansy got its “face,” and why the most particular pollination process of a certain orchid has made the vanilla bean a very dear commodity. You’ll also discover how Christian Dior’s passion for lily of the valley inspired his classic perfume Diorissimo and its extraordinary bottle; why Oscar Wilde had a penchant for wearing green carnations in his lapel; and how Greeks and Romans believed snapdragons could ward off witchcraft, so they planted them at entryways to their homes.
With more than a dozen two-page paintings evoking the romance of noteworthy Victorian gardens and symbolic bouquets, a cross-referenced index of flowers and meanings, and suggestions for further reading, this beautiful book is a must for lovers of floriology and Victoriana.
Inside this beautifully rendered volume you’ll discover:
- A Modern Guide to Floriography: Explore the Victorian language of flowers, a fad that peaked during Queen Victoria’s reign, and learn the secret coded messages they sent with their bouquets.
- Mythology and Folklore: Uncover the story of Tulipmania, how the pansy got its “face,” and why the unique pollination process of a certain orchid made the vanilla bean a dear commodity.
- Cultural History: Find out how Christian Dior’s passion for lily of the valley inspired his classic perfume and why Oscar Wilde had a penchant for wearing green carnations in his lapel.
- Sumptuous Botanical Illustrations: Lose yourself in more than a dozen two-page paintings that evoke the romance of noteworthy Victorian gardens and symbolic bouquets.
- Comprehensive Reference: Featuring a cross-referenced index of flowers and their meanings, this book is an essential gift for flower lovers of floriology and Victoriana.
Editions of Language of Flowers
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780062873194
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062873217
Read an Excerpt
With gorgeous full-color illustrations, ornate decorative elements, lettering in metallic ink, and engaging text, The Language of Flowers: A Fully Illustrated Compendium of Meaning, Literature, and Lore for the Modern Romantic is a treasure for flower lovers. A sumptuous, contemporary anthology of 50 of the world’s most storied and popular flowers, each of its entries offers insight to the flower meanings associated with the bloom, and is a fascinating mix of folklore, classic mythology, literature, botanical information and popular culture.
Following an introduction that provides a short history of the language of flowers, a fad which reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria, each uniquely illustrated and designed entry is an enjoyable read full of history and little-known facts. Here is the story of Tulipmania; how the pansy got its “face,” and why the most particular pollination process of a certain orchid has made the vanilla bean a very dear commodity. You’ll also discover how Christian Dior’s passion for lily of the valley inspired his classic perfume Diorissimo and its extraordinary bottle; why Oscar Wilde had a penchant for wearing green carnations in his lapel; and how Greeks and Romans believed snapdragons could ward off witchcraft, so they planted them at entryways to their homes.
With more than a dozen two-page paintings evoking the romance of noteworthy Victorian gardens and symbolic bouquets, a cross-referenced index of flowers and meanings, and suggestions for further reading, this beautiful book is a must for lovers of floriology and Victoriana.
Inside this beautifully rendered volume you’ll discover:
- A Modern Guide to Floriography: Explore the Victorian language of flowers, a fad that peaked during Queen Victoria’s reign, and learn the secret coded messages they sent with their bouquets.
- Mythology and Folklore: Uncover the story of Tulipmania, how the pansy got its “face,” and why the unique pollination process of a certain orchid made the vanilla bean a dear commodity.
- Cultural History: Find out how Christian Dior’s passion for lily of the valley inspired his classic perfume and why Oscar Wilde had a penchant for wearing green carnations in his lapel.
- Sumptuous Botanical Illustrations: Lose yourself in more than a dozen two-page paintings that evoke the romance of noteworthy Victorian gardens and symbolic bouquets.
- Comprehensive Reference: Featuring a cross-referenced index of flowers and their meanings, this book is an essential gift for flower lovers of floriology and Victoriana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Language of Flowers about?
With gorgeous full-color illustrations, ornate decorative elements, lettering in metallic ink, and engaging text, The Language of Flowers: A Fully Illustrated Compendium of Meaning, Literature, and Lore for the Modern Romantic is a treasure for flower lovers. A sumptuous, contemporary anthology of 50 of the world’s most storied and popular flowers, each of its entries offers insight to the flower meanings associated with the bloom, and is a fascinating mix of folklore, classic mythology, literature, botanical information and popular culture.
Following an introduction that provides a short history of the language of flowers, a fad which reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria, each uniquely illustrated and designed entry is an enjoyable read full of history and little-known facts. Here is the story of Tulipmania; how the pansy got its “face,” and why the most particular pollination process of a certain orchid has made the vanilla bean a very dear commodity. You’ll also discover how Christian Dior’s passion for lily of the valley inspired his classic perfume Diorissimo and its extraordinary bottle; why Oscar Wilde had a penchant for wearing green carnations in his lapel; and how Greeks and Romans believed snapdragons could ward off witchcraft, so they planted them at entryways to their homes.
With more than a dozen two-page paintings evoking the romance of noteworthy Victorian gardens and symbolic bouquets, a cross-referenced index of flowers and meanings, and suggestions for further reading, this beautiful book is a must for lovers of floriology and Victoriana.
Inside this beautifully rendered volume you’ll discover:
- A Modern Guide to Floriography: Explore the Victorian language of flowers, a fad that peaked during Queen Victoria’s reign, and learn the secret coded messages they sent with their bouquets.
- Mythology and Folklore: Uncover the story of Tulipmania, how the pansy got its “face,” and why the unique pollination process of a certain orchid made the vanilla bean a dear commodity.
- Cultural History: Find out how Christian Dior’s passion for lily of the valley inspired his classic perfume and why Oscar Wilde had a penchant for wearing green carnations in his lapel.
- Sumptuous Botanical Illustrations: Lose yourself in more than a dozen two-page paintings that evoke the romance of noteworthy Victorian gardens and symbolic bouquets.
- Comprehensive Reference: Featuring a cross-referenced index of flowers and their meanings, this book is an essential gift for flower lovers of floriology and Victoriana.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Language of Flowers?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Cultural and media studies > Cultural studies > Cultural studies: customs and traditions
Where can I read a sample of Language of Flowers?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062873194
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Language of Flowers?
Odessa Begay
Who is the Publisher of the book Language of Flowers?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Language of Flowers is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780062873194) and ebook(ISBN 9780062873217)
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