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The Language Of Flowers: A History (Victorian Literature And Culture Series)
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The Author Traces The Phenomenon Of Ascribing Sentimental Meaning To Floral Imagery From Its Beginnings In Napoleonic France Through Its Later Transformations In England And America. At The Heart Of The Book Is A Depiction Of What The Three Most Important Flower Books From Each Of The Countries Divulge About The Period And The Respective Cultures. Seaton Shows That The Language Of Flowers Was Not A Single And Universally Understood Correlation Of Flowers To Meanings That Men And Women Used To Communicate In Matters Of Love And Romance. The Language Differs From Book To Book, Country To Country.To Place The Language Of Flowers In Social And Literary Perspective, The Author Examines The Nineteenthcentury Uses Of Flowers In Everyday Life And In Ceremonies And Rituals And Provides A Brief History Of Floral Symbolism. She Also Discusses The Sentimental Flower Book, A Genre Especially Intended For Female Readers. Two Especially Valuable Features Of The Book Are Its Table Of Correlations Of Flowers And Their Meanings From Different Sourcebooks And Its Complete Bibliography Of Language Of Flower Titles.This Book Will Appeal Not Only To Scholars In Victorian Studies And Women'S Studies But Also To Art Historians, Book Collectors, Museum Curators, Historians Of Horticulture, And Anyone Interested In Nineteenthcentury Popular Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Language of Flowers: A History' about? A: This book explores the sentimental meanings ascribed to floral imagery from Napoleonic France to its transformations in England and America, examining how different cultures interpret the language of flowers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Language of Flowers: A History' is Beverly Seaton.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the historical context of floral symbolism, the use of flowers in everyday life and ceremonies in the nineteenth century, and the genre of sentimental flower books aimed at female readers.
- Q: What features does this book include? A: It includes a table of correlations between flowers and their meanings from various sourcebooks, as well as a complete bibliography of language of flower titles.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 234 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on May 19, 1995.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: The book will appeal to scholars in Victorian studies, women's studies, art historians, book collectors, museum curators, and anyone interested in nineteenth-century popular culture.
- Q: Is there a history of floral symbolism included in the book? A: Yes, the author provides a brief history of floral symbolism throughout the book.