The Language and Sentiment of Flowers Marvels

The Language and Sentiment of Flowers MarvelsTo Victorian letter writers in the West a new, exotic and secret language came from the East, communicating through flowers. The language of flowers became so refined in the nineteenth century that a dictionary was necessary. Using this source, one could send a message of reproach, passion, friendship, quarrel or a myriad of other sentiments singly and combined via a simple bouquet without ever penning a single word. Discover the language of flowers

as well as queer theory

William Morris (1834–1896) is one of the most influential designers of all time

journeyed across the Sahara Desert and along the Niger River

For anyone who loves Jane Austen or still cherishes the joy of letter writing

Janega shows us how real women of the era lived

Vanderbilt's Fifth Avenue residence

as Poe himself struggled with alcoholism throughout his life

Pierpont Morgan’s Library—the historic heart of the Morgan Library & Museum

This beautifully illustrated catalogue offers an in-depth survey of these core works from the Nationalmuseum’s distinguished collection

and political fabric

With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars

Muriel Spark