Favourite Flower Poems

Description

A rich collection of poetry that celebrates the beauty and symbolism of the humble flower. From Shakespeare to Heaney, these classic verses celebrate the arrival of spring with the emergence of the snowdrops, to the summer colour of asters, the heady scent of jasmine, and the brazen sunflower.

A rich collection of poetry that celebrates the beauty and symbolism of flowers. Beautifully illustrated with nostalgic illustrations of a range of beautiful blooms, this book includes a diverse range of poems. From verses celebrating the beginning of spring with the emergence of the snowdrops, daffodils, and bluebells to poems that honour the summer colour of asters, the heady scent of jasmine, and the brazen sunflower.

The classic poets are featured including Shakespeare, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Thomas Hardy, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson and Seamus Heaney. There's also range of rich poetry from less-famous names which have stood the test of time and evoke nature’s beauty.