A captivating, beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind colour compendium of the flowers, fruits, herbs, trees, seeds, and grasses cited in the works of the world’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare, accompanied by their companion quotes from all of his plays and poems.
his fascinating visual compendium also includes a dictionary describing each plant—such as Eglantine, a wild rose with a slight prickle, cherished for its singular scent, superior to any other rose; and the difference between apples and apple-john—along with indices listing the botanical by play/poem, by character, and genus for easy reference.
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Detail
Author: Gerit Quealy. Illustrator: Sumie Hasegama-Collins. Forward: Helen Mirren
Format: Hardback
Size: 170mm x 250mm
Pages: 207