Botanical Shakespeare An Illustrated Compendium of all the Flowers, Fruits, Herbs, Trees, Seeds, and Grasses Cited by the World's Greatest Playwright【電子書籍】[ Gerit Quealy ]
＜p＞A captivating, beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind color 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. With a foreword by Dame Helen Mirrenーthe first foreword she has ever contributed.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In this striking compilation, Shakespeare historian Gerit Quealy and respected Japanese artist Sumi? Hasegawa combine their knowledge and skill in this first and only book that examines every plant that appears in the works of Shakespeare.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Botanical Shakespeare＜/em＞ opens with a brief look at the Bard’s relationship to the plants mentioned in his worksーa diversity that illuminates his knowledge of the science of botany, as well as the colloquy, revealing his unmatched skill for creating metaphorical connections and interweaving substantive philosophy. At the heart of the book are "portraits" of the over 170 flowers, fruits, grains, grasses, trees, herbs, seeds and vegetables that Shakespeare mentions in his plays and poems. ＜em＞Botanical Shakespeare＜/em＞ features a gorgeous color illustration of each, giving a "face" to the name, alongside the specific text in which it appears and the character(s) who utter the lines in which it is mentioned.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This fascinating visual compendium also includes a dictionary describing each plantー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ーalong with indices listing the botanical by play/poem, by character, and genus for easy reference, ideal for gardeners and thoughtful birthday gift-giving.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This breathtaking, incomparable collection of exquisite artwork and companion quotes offers unique depth and insight into Shakespeare and his timeless work through the unusual perspective of the plants themselves.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。
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