Bards and Blossoms: Or the Poetry, History, and Associations of Flowers - Gyan Books

Bards and Blossoms: Or the Poetry, History, and Associations of Flowers - Gyan Books

About The Book: First published in 1877, *Bards and Blossoms* by Frederick Edward Hulme interweaves floral lore, poetry, and botanical history. The richly illustrated volume features eight lithographed plates of blossoms, each paired with an evocative excerpt from renowned English poets Wordsworth on daisies, Herrick on apple blossoms, among others. Hulme explores flowers’ symbolic meanings, their cultural and literary significance, and their associations in folklore and tradition. Celebrated for its artistic elegance and poetic charm, the work remains a delightful celebration of the floral world in both aesthetic and literary dimensions.

Author: F. Edward Hulme

Pages: 261

Edition: 1877

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