{"product_id":"9780486821023","title":"The Plant-Lore and Garden-Craft of Shakespeare","description":"\"A very readable and graceful volume.\" — \u003ci\u003eSaturday Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Entitled from its worth to a place in every Shakespearian library.\" — \u003ci\u003eSpectator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"As accurate as it is delightful.\" — \u003ci\u003eGardener's Chronicle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Deserves a place on the shelves of both the student of Shakespeare and the lover of plant lore.\" — \u003ci\u003eJournal of Botany\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"The fullest and best book on the subject.\" — \u003ci\u003eThe Literary World\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eFrom Ophelia's pansies and Lear's crown of weeds to Desdemona's song of the willow and the many botanical references in \u003ci\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003eAn 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":"Default Title","offer_id":47112247804144,"sku":"9780486821023","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486821023_p0.jpg?v=1763708706","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486821023","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}