The Shakespeare Garden (1922)

The Shakespeare Garden is a book written by Esther Singleton and originally published in 1922. It is a comprehensive guide to creating a garden inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. The book is divided into two parts: the first part explores the various plants and flowers mentioned in Shakespeare's plays and poetry, while the second part provides practical advice on how to design and cultivate a Shakespearean garden. In the first part of the book, Singleton delves into the symbolism and meaning behind the plants and flowers mentioned in Shakespeare's works. She explains how certain plants were used to convey particular emotions or ideas, such as the use of roses to represent love and passion, or the use of herbs like rosemary and thyme to symbolize remembrance and fidelity. Singleton also provides a brief biography of Shakespeare and discusses his love of nature and the outdoors. The second part of the book is a practical guide to creating a Shakespearean garden. Singleton provides advice on choosing the right location for the garden, selecting the appropriate plants and flowers, and designing the layout of the garden. She also includes detailed instructions on how to plant and care for the various types of plants and flowers that are commonly found in Shakespearean gardens. Throughout the book, Singleton includes numerous quotes from Shakespeare's plays and poetry, as well as illustrations and photographs of various plants and gardens. The Shakespeare Garden is a timeless guide for anyone who loves Shakespeare and is interested in creating a beautiful and meaningful garden inspired by his works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.