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The Little Book of the Language of Flowers


  • ACC Distributed publishers
  • by Nathalie Chahine
A charming compendium of flowers their meanings and associations, richly illustrated with vintage, postcard-size chromolithographs. What did the heliotrope mean in the time of ancient Greece? Why do Christians associate the holly with Jesus? How did the poppy end up being associated with sleep? Why was the hydrangea a symbol of betrayal for samurais? This little book, illustrated with beautiful retro-color plates, explains in detail the symbolism held by 84 different flowers all over the world.

ISBN 9782812318924 | E | HB
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Publisher ACC Distributed publishers
ISBN 9782812318924
Author(s) Nathalie Chahine
Publication date September 2018
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 160 x 107 mm
Illustrations 80 col.ill.
Pages 176
Language(s) Eng. ed.
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A charming compendium of flowers their meanings and associations, richly illustrated with vintage, postcard-size chromolithographs. How does the daisy express love? What did the heliotrope mean in the time of ancient Greece? Why do Christians associate the holly with Jesus? In Japan, what does the chrysanthemum embody? Why is the lily the representation of the Virgin Mary? How did the poppy end up being associated with sleep? Why was the hydrangea a symbol of betrayal for samurais? Since when does the narcissus embody vanity? This little book, illustrated with beautiful retro-color plates, explains in detail the symbolism held by 84 different flowers all over the world.