Some day, somewhere, if you happen to see Canterbury Bells growing in a field or perhaps an English garden, I hope you’ll think of me.
Fascinating as usual. What the victorians did with flowers, the youth of today manage with text messages, emojis, and memes.
I guess young people will always find language the older generation doesn't know whether it's flowers or slang.
"Almost every household had that book sitting right next to the bible."
I want one. I wonder if it's still in print?
I've known of the Language of Flowers but didn't know why the passion for it withered. All the different meanings.
Loved this article since I love flowers....and I loved learning about Canterbury Bells! Back at you, here's a bouquet
Want to fall over in shock? Abe's books has one, it's $335.
https://www.abebooks.com/Langage-fleurs-Cinqui%C3%A8me-%C3%A9dition-Paris-Audot/16053567735/bd
If you read French, there's a digital copy here: https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/flow2682206
I am so laughing. I want the book...but I am alas not Oprah. I DID end up buying some Lang of Flowers book from Amazon, claiming the 'language' is Victorian. I want to revive the trend - such a fun surprise for friends.
I know, right? I mean, I get that it's from the 1800s, but wow. I had a good laugh too.
I didn't think I'd be interested in this article, but since it's yours, I tried it. I was so wrong. Thanks for another fascinating history lesson. :)
Thanks, Dakota -- what a nice thing to say!
Beautiful.
Thanks, Linda. Some people think Shakespeare's use of the language of flowers means his writing was influenced by a woman. I find that interesting.
Fascinating as usual. What the victorians did with flowers, the youth of today manage with text messages, emojis, and memes.
I guess young people will always find language the older generation doesn't know whether it's flowers or slang.
"Almost every household had that book sitting right next to the bible."
I want one. I wonder if it's still in print?
I've known of the Language of Flowers but didn't know why the passion for it withered. All the different meanings.
Loved this article since I love flowers....and I loved learning about Canterbury Bells! Back at you, here's a bouquet
Want to fall over in shock? Abe's books has one, it's $335.
https://www.abebooks.com/Langage-fleurs-Cinqui%C3%A8me-%C3%A9dition-Paris-Audot/16053567735/bd
If you read French, there's a digital copy here: https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/flow2682206
I am so laughing. I want the book...but I am alas not Oprah. I DID end up buying some Lang of Flowers book from Amazon, claiming the 'language' is Victorian. I want to revive the trend - such a fun surprise for friends.
I know, right? I mean, I get that it's from the 1800s, but wow. I had a good laugh too.
I didn't think I'd be interested in this article, but since it's yours, I tried it. I was so wrong. Thanks for another fascinating history lesson. :)
Thanks, Dakota -- what a nice thing to say!
Beautiful.
Thanks, Linda. Some people think Shakespeare's use of the language of flowers means his writing was influenced by a woman. I find that interesting.