02444cam a22003373u 4500 71779 UtSlPG 20260610134647.0 m cr n 260607r20231851utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04013585 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Dumont, Henrietta The language of flowers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-10-02 Chuck Greif and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Language of Flowers: The Floral Offering; a Token of Affection and Esteem" by Henrietta Dumont is a collection that blends poetry and botanical knowledge, likely written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the intricate meanings and symbolisms behind various flowers, presenting a unique language that conveys human emotions and sentiments. Through illustrated entries, it aims to deepen readers' appreciation for nature and the emotional connections that flowers foster in personal relationships. The opening of the volume begins with a thoughtful preface that poses existential questions about the significance of flowers in human lives, setting a philosophical tone. It highlights the idea that flowers possess inherent meanings that resonate with our emotions—from love and hope to grief and betrayal. Following this thematic introduction, the text transitions into a dictionary-like format that defines individual flowers and their meanings, accompanied by poetic excerpts that illustrate these associations. For example, the Snowdrop signifies hope, while the Marigold represents grief, blending natural beauty with emotional insights and inviting readers to contemplate their personal connections with these symbols. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Philadelphia: H. C. Peck & Theo. Bliss, 1851 Flower language Flowers in literature https://archive.org/details/languageflowers00dumo/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71779 112505 112505