The Plant-Lore and Garden-Craft of Shakespeare - by Henry N Ellacombe (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An alphabetical glossary cites plants mentioned by the playwright and discusses their symbolism. The charmingly illustrated text also offers a synopsis of each plant's history and advice for cultivation.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A very readable and graceful volume. -- <i>Saturday Review<br></i>Entitled from its worth to a place in every Shakespearian library. -- <i>Spectator.<br></i>As accurate as it is delightful. -- <i>Gardener's Chronicle.<br></i>Deserves a place on the shelves of both the student of Shakespeare and the lover of plant lore. -- <i>Journal of Botany<br></i>The fullest and best book on the subject. -- <i>The Literary World<br></i>From Ophelia's pansies and Lear's crown of weeds to Desdemona's song of the willow and the many botanical references in <i>A Midsummer Night's Dream, </i> the plays and sonnets of William Shakespeare abound in allusions to trees, flowers, herbs, and shrubs. This unique book explores a charming intersection of nature and literature, examining every plant mentioned by the playwright.<br>An alphabetical glossary cites each plant, placing the quotation in context and discussing its symbolism. A synopsis of the plant's history is followed by practical advice for its cultivation. Dozens of engravings of plants appear throughout the book, in addition to full-page illustrations of Shakespeare's garden and other Avon sites. Shakespeare enthusiasts, historians, plant lovers, and gardeners will appreciate this comprehensive botanical survey and identification guide.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>"A very readable and graceful volume."--<i>Saturday Review<br></i>"Entitled from its worth to a place in every Shakespearian library."--<i>Spectator<br></i>"As accurate as it is delightful."--<i>Gardener's Chronicle<br></i>"Deserves a place on the shelves of both the student of Shakespeare and the lover of plant lore."--<i>Journal of Botany<br></i>"The fullest and best book on the subject."--<i>The Literary World<br></i>From Ophelia's pansies and Lear's crown of weeds to Desdemona's song of the willow and the many botanical references in <i>A Midsummer Night's Dream, </i> the plays and sonnets of William Shakespeare abound in allusions to trees, flowers, herbs, and shrubs. This unique book explores a charming intersection of nature and literature, examining every plant mentioned by the playwright.<br>An alphabetical glossary cites each plant, placing the quotation in context and discussing its symbolism. A synopsis of the plant's history is followed by practical advice for its cultivation. Dozens of engravings of plants appear throughout the book, in addition to full-page illustrations of Shakespeare's garden and other Avon sites. Shakespeare enthusiasts, historians, plant lovers, and gardeners will appreciate this comprehensive botanical survey and identification guide.<br><b>www.doverpublications.com</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Botanist and gardener Henry Nicholson Ellacombe (1822-1916) was vicar of the Gloucestershire parish of Bitton. He grew a tremendous variety of plants in his deanery garden and exchanged seeds with Kew and botanical gardens throughout Europe. Ellacombe's other books include<i> Shakespeare as an Angler</i> and <i>In My Vicarage Garden, and Elsewhere.</i>
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