Wordsworth's Gardens and Flowers: The Spirit of Paradise by Peter Dale (English)

Description: Wordsworth's Gardens and Flowers by Peter Dale, Brandon C. Yen A book that debunks the popular myth that William Wordsworth was, first and foremost, a poet of daffodils, Wordsworths Gardens and Flowers: The Spirit of Paradise provides a vivid account of Wordsworth as a gardening poet who not only wrote about gardens and flowers but also designed - and physically worked in - his gardens. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A book that debunks the popular myth that William Wordsworth was, first and foremost, a poet of daffodils, Wordsworths Gardens and Flowers: The Spirit of Paradise provides a vivid account of Wordsworth as a gardening poet who not only wrote about gardens and flowers but also designed - and physically worked in - his gardens. Wordsworths Gardens and Flowers: The Spirit of Paradise is a book of two halves. The first section focuses on the gardens that Wordsworth made at Grasmere and Rydal in the English Lake District, and also in Leicestershire, at Coleorton. The gardens are explored via his poetry and prose and the journals of his sister, Dorothy Wordsworth. In the second half of the book, the reader learns more of Wordsworths use of flowers in his poetry, exploring the vital importance of British flowers and other unassuming things to his work, as well as their wider cultural, religious and political meaning. Throughout, the engaging, accessible text is woven around illustrations that bring Wordsworths gardens and flowers to life, including rare botanical prints, many reproduced here for the first time in several decades. AUTHORS: Peter Dale took his degree at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He is a poet, musician, antiquarian bookbinder and gardener who has contributed numerous articles to Hortus, the prestigious British horticultural journal. He is the author of a forthcoming book about the Irish garden and its spirit. Peter has lectured widely on music and literature, for the WEA and the Wordsworth Conference Foundation, amongst other institutions. Brandon C. Yen received his doctorate at Queens College, Cambridge and is now a research fellow at University College Cork, where he works on Wordsworths connections with Ireland. He is the author of a book-length study of Wordsworths long poem, The Excursion (Liverpool University Press, 2018). In 2017, Brandon curated an exhibition on Wordsworths Flowers for the Wordsworth Museum in Grasmere. SELLING POINTS: . The first book to explore both Wordsworths gardens and the poets literary use of flowers . Includes rare botanical prints reproduced for the first time in several decades . Focuses on Wordsworths gardens in the English Lake District and Leicestershire . Draws extensively on hitherto unpublished manuscripts and artworks . Reproduces illustrations from early editions of Wordsworth 115 colour, 14 b/w images Notes The importance of flowers and gardening in both the life and the poetry of William Wordsworth is contemplated in this book alongside illustrations of flowers and rare botanical prints. Author Biography Peter Dale took his degree at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He is a poet, musician, antiquarian bookbinder and gardener who has contributed numerous articles to Hortus, the prestigious British horticultural journal. He is the author of a forthcoming book about the Irish garden and its spirit. Peter has lectured widely on music and literature, for the WEA and the Wordsworth Conference Foundation, amongst other institutions. Brandon C. Yen received his doctorate at Queens College, Cambridge and is now a research fellow at University College Cork, where he works on Wordsworths connections with Ireland. He is the author of a book-length study of Wordsworths long poem, The Excursion (Liverpool University Press, 2018). In 2017, Brandon curated an exhibition on Wordsworths Flowers for the Wordsworth Museum in Grasmere. Table of Contents Contents: Part One: The Gardens and their Maker Part Two: Flowers and the Poetry A Note on the Botanical Plates List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Review Well researched and beautifully designed. -- Peter Parker, Hortus Magazine Long Description * The first book to explore both Wordsworths gardens and the poets literary use of flowers* Includes rare botanical prints reproduced for the first time in several decades* Focuses on Wordsworths gardens in the English Lake District and Leicestershire* Draws extensively on hitherto unpublished manuscripts and artworks* Reproduces illustrations from early editions of WordsworthA book that debunks the popular myth that William Wordsworth was, first and foremost, a poet of daffodils, Wordsworths Gardens and Flowers: The Spirit of Paradise provides a vivid account of Wordsworth as a gardening poet who not only wrote about gardens and flowers but also designed - and physically worked in - his gardens. Wordsworths Gardens and Flowers: The Spirit of Paradise is a book of two halves. The first section focuses on the gardens that Wordsworth made at Grasmere and Rydal in the English Lake District, and also in Leicestershire, at Coleorton. The gardens are explored via his poetry and prose and the journals of his sister, Dorothy Wordsworth. In the second half of the book, the reader learns more of Wordsworths use of flowers in his poetry, exploring the vital importance of British flowers and other unassuming things to his work, as well as their wider cultural, religious and political meaning.Throughout, the engaging, accessible text is woven around illustrations that bring Wordsworths gardens and flowers to life, including rare botanical prints, many reproduced here for the first time in several decades.Contents: Part One: The Gardens and their MakerPart Two: Flowers and the PoetryA Note on the Botanical PlatesList of IllustrationsAcknowledgements Review Quote ...as the authors of this wonderfully illuminating book reveal again and again, Wordsworths feeling for plants is inseparable from the principles and practices of his entire life and work....[this book] is so attractive in its design, so generous in its illustrations and page layout that a quick glance might suggest a coffee-table book. Far from being a superficial guide to visiting gardens with literary flavouring or a survey of the poetry of flowers, however, this is a very carefully conceived, researched and considered book. Details ISBN1851498958 ISBN-10 1851498958 ISBN-13 9781851498956 Format Hardcover Place of Publication Woodbridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Brandon C. Yen Media Book Subtitle The Spirit of Paradise Pages 232 DEWEY 821.7 Year 2018 Short Title Wordsworths Gardens and Flowers Language English AU Release Date 2018-06-27 NZ Release Date 2018-06-27 Publisher ACC Art Books Audience General Publication Date 2018-06-12 Imprint ACC Art Books Illustrations 14 Illustrations, black and white; 115 Illustrations, color UK Release Date 2018-06-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123316140;

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