Shakespeare's Gardens

Shakespeare's Gardens is a book published in April 2016 to coincide with the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. It is a highly illustrated, informative book about the gardens that Shakespeare knew as a boy and tended as a man. The book focuses on the five gardens in Stratford upon Avon, including his birthplace, childhood playground, courting days, and final home. It also explores the plants that Shakespeare knew and wrote about, their use in his work, and the meanings that his audiences would have picked up on. The book combines specially commissioned photography of the gardens with beautiful archive images of flowers, old herbals, and 16th-century illustrations. It tells the story of Shakespeare's journey from a glove maker's son to a national bard and how he came to know so much about plants, flowers, and gardens of the Elizabethan era.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 11 May 2021
\n Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
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Shakespeare's Gardens is a captivating and informative book that delves into the gardens that William Shakespeare knew as a boy and tended as a man. Published to commemorate the 400th anniversary of his death in April 2016, this anniversary will serve as a global literary celebration of Shakespeare's life and work. The book will primarily focus on the gardens that Shakespeare encountered throughout his life, including the five gardens in Stratford upon Avon where he actively gardened and explored.

Beginning with his birthplace in Henley Street, the book will trace Shakespeare's journey from his early years to his courting days at Anne Hathaways Cottage and his final residence at New Place. Here, he created a magnificent garden that reflected his fame and wealth. Cared for by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, these gardens continue to evolve and reflect our growing knowledge of Shakespeare's life.

In addition to exploring Shakespeare's gardens, the book will delve into the plants that he knew and wrote about. These plants played a significant role in his work, serving as symbols and metaphors that resonated with his audiences. From mulberries to roses, daffodils to pansies, herbs to a host of other flowers, Shakespeare's botanical references continue to leave an indelible mark on our cultural consciousness.

Shakespeare's Gardens is a visual feast, featuring specially commissioned photography that captures the beauty and essence of the gardens. Combined with beautiful archive images of flowers, old herbals, and 16th-century illustrations, the book weaves a narrative that traces Shakespeare's journey from a humble glove maker's son to a national bard. It sheds light on his deep fascination with plants, flowers, and gardens of the Elizabethan era, providing a unique insight into his creative process and the natural world that inspired him.

This captivating book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates Shakespeare's work, gardens, or the rich tapestry of the Elizabethan era. It offers a glimpse into the gardens.

\n Weight: 1230g\n
Dimension: 234 x 278 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780711256989\n
Edition number: Revised Edition\n