Welcome to the enchanting world of Henrietta Dumont's "The Language of Flowers: The Floral Offering; A Token of Affection and Esteem", where the delicate beauty of flowers intertwines with poetic expression and heartfelt sentiments. Immerse yourself in this timeless classic as you explore the rich tapestry of floral symbolism and the eloquent language that flowers speak. "The Language of Flowers" takes readers on a journey through the meanings and emotions conveyed by various blooms, offering a unique blend of botanical knowledge and poetic artistry. Discover the significance of each flower and how they communicate love, friendship, and admiration. From the passionate red rose to the humble daisy, each blossom has a story to tell, and Henrietta Dumont masterfully unveils their secrets through beautifully crafted prose and verse. The book not only provides an extensive guide to the symbolic meanings of flowers but also weaves in poetic passages that enhance the reader's appreciation of nature's beauty. This combination of language and poetry creates an engaging and educational experience, making "The Language of Flowers" a valuable resource for both flower enthusiasts and literature lovers. Since its publication, "The Language of Flowers" has been celebrated for its insightful exploration of floral symbolism and its ability to connect readers with the natural world. Its enduring charm and relevance have made it a beloved classic, appreciated by generations of readers. As you delve into "The Language of Flowers", you'll find yourself captivated by the profound connections between flowers and human emotions. Dumont's elegant writing and thoughtful analysis offer a deep understanding of how flowers can express feelings that words sometimes cannot. In conclusion, "The Language of Flowers: The Floral Offering; A Token of Affection and Esteem" is more than just a guide to floral symbolism—it is a celebration of nature's beauty and the poetic language that flowers convey. Whether you're a gardener, a poet, or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, this book will enrich your understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Don't miss your chance to experience the enchanting world of floral poetry. Let "The Language of Flowers" by Henrietta Dumont inspire you with its beauty and wisdom. Grab your copy now and join the countless readers who have been moved by the magic of flowers and their timeless messages.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1852 edition. Excerpt: ...of the flower, and the length of time which it continues in bloom, endear it to us as the emblem of true friendship. What though on Love's altar the flame that is glowing Is brighter?--yet Friendship's is steadier far! One wavers and turns with each breeze that is blowing, And is but a meteor, --the other's a star! In youth Love's light Burns warm and bright, But dies ere the winter of age be past, --While Friendship's flame Burns ever the same, And glows but the brighter, the nearer its last! Anon. Thanks to my stars, I have not ranged about The wilds of life, ere I could find a friend: Nature first pointed out my brother to me, And early taught me, by her sacred force, To love thy person, ere I knew thy merit, Till what was instinct grew up into friendship. Ours hag severest virtue for its basis, And such a friendship ends not but with life. Addison. 0! Friendship! in thy constant ray, My heart is cheered and cannot sink, Though gloom and storm around me play And I am pressed to death's cold brink! Peerbold. The friend Who smiles when smoothing down the lonely couch, And does kind deeds, which any one can do Who has a feeling spirit, --such a friend Heals with a searching balsam. Percival. Delightful is an evening's cheerful chat With pleasant friends, especially to one Who has been long away. The minutes run With speed that all the talkers marvel at. So much to talk about--so much to tell--So many sleeping memories to awaken--The various fates that absent friends befell--Whom time has spared, and whom the grave has taken; The tear to shed for those who've passed away--The sigh to breathe for those who've gone astray--Our times of darkness, and our days of light--Our purposes and plans for coming years--Our heavenly hopes, our earthly

The eighteenth-century naturalist Erasmus Darwin (grandfather of Charles) argued that plants are animate, living beings and attributed them sensation, movement, and a certain degree of mental activity, emphasizing the continuity between humankind and plant existence. Two centuries later, the understanding of plants as active and communicative organisms has reemerged in such diverse fields as plant neurobiology, philosophical posthumanism, and ecocriticism. The Language of Plants brings together groundbreaking essays from across the disciplines to foster a dialogue between the biological sciences and the humanities and to reconsider our relation to the vegetal world in new ethical and political terms. Viewing plants as sophisticated information-processing organisms with complex communication strategies (they can sense and respond to environmental cues and play an active role in their own survival and reproduction through chemical languages) radically transforms our notion of plants as unresponsive beings, ready to be instrumentally appropriated. By providing multifaceted understandings of plants, informed by the latest developments in evolutionary ecology, the philosophy of biology, and ecocritical theory, The Language of Plants promotes the freedom of imagination necessary for a new ecological awareness and more sustainable interactions with diverse life forms. Contributors: Joni Adamson, Arizona State U; Nancy E. Baker, Sarah Lawrence College; Karen L. F. Houle, U of Guelph; Luce Irigaray, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris; Erin James, U of Idaho; Richard Karban, U of California at Davis; André Kessler, Cornell U; Isabel Kranz, U of Vienna; Michael Marder, U of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU); Timothy Morton, Rice U; Christian Nansen, U of California at Davis; Robert A. Raguso, Cornell U; Catriona Sandilands, York U.

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 nineteenth-century 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 nineteenth-century popular culture.