Description
Catherine Horwood's exploration of the rose reveals not just its beauty but also its profound impact on culture, art, and personal expression. This vivid narrative weaves together historical anecdotes and botanical details, emphasizing the rose's status as a symbol of love, passion, and resilience throughout the ages.
Readers will journey through lush gardens, ancient texts, and modern-day landscapes, discovering the diverse varieties and meanings associated with this beloved flower. Horwood's blend of lyrical prose and rich storytelling invites flower enthusiasts and casual readers alike to appreciate the rose’s enchanting fragrance and significance in our lives.
Readers will journey through lush gardens, ancient texts, and modern-day landscapes, discovering the diverse varieties and meanings associated with this beloved flower. Horwood's blend of lyrical prose and rich storytelling invites flower enthusiasts and casual readers alike to appreciate the rose’s enchanting fragrance and significance in our lives.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
240 pages
Language
English
Published
Dec 15, 2018
Publisher
Reaktion Books
ISBN-10
1789140137
ISBN-13
9781789140132