{"product_id":"the-plant-lore-and-garden-craft-of-shakespeare","title":"The Plant-Lore and Garden-Craft of Shakespeare","description":"\"A very readable and graceful volume.\" — Saturday Review \"Entitled from its worth to a place in every Shakespearian library.\" — Spectator. \"As accurate as it is delightful.\" — Gardener's Chronicle. \"Deserves a place on the shelves of both the student of Shakespeare and the lover of plant lore.\" — Journal of Botany \"The fullest and best book on the subject.\" — The Literary World From Ophelia's pansies and Lear's crown of weeds to Desdemona's song of the willow and the many botanical references in A Midsummer Night's Dream, 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. 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.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459940348001,"sku":"9780486821023","price":7.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_622c9139-667e-4df9-9432-b86453a085fb.jpg?v=1778569788","url":"https:\/\/ebooks.aafaqeducation.com\/products\/the-plant-lore-and-garden-craft-of-shakespeare","provider":"ebook.aafaqeducation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}