Kew Gardens (eBook)

Enriched edition. With 24 full-page Illustrations in Colour

A. R. Hope Moncrieff (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
1695 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406616734-9 (EAN)

Infos

In "Kew Gardens," A. R. Hope Moncrieff intricately weaves a tapestry of vibrant narratives that illuminate the rich biodiversity and exquisite beauty of one of the world's most renowned botanical gardens. The book is marked by a lyrical style that fuses evocative descriptions with thoughtful reflections on nature, inviting readers into a sensuous experience of flora and fauna. Set against the historical context of early 20th-century Britain, Moncrieff captures the zeitgeist of botanical exploration, offering both a celebration of the garden's landscape and a philosophical meditation on humanity's relationship with nature. A. R. Hope Moncrieff was an accomplished writer and naturalist, whose deep appreciation for the natural world profoundly influenced his literary works. Born into a family of gardeners, his early encounters with plants and landscapes sparked a lifelong fascination that permeated his writings. His experiences as a botanist provide an authentic lens through which he captures the essence of Kew Gardens, merging personal insight and scholarly knowledge in his depiction of this botanical haven. "Kew Gardens" is a compelling read for anyone with a passion for nature, literature, and the interplay between humanity and the environment. Moncrieff's exquisite prose not only serves to inform but also to inspire a reverence for the natural world, making this book a must-read for scholars, nature enthusiasts, and casual readers alike.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.12.2019
• Einführung: Lucas Cross
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Lucas Cross
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik
• Schlagworte: Avant-garde writing • Bloomsbury Group • Botanical exploration • Botany • British Literature • England • Experimental prose • feminist authors • Floral artistry narrative • garden fiction • Kew Gardens experience • Literary Gardens • London • London gardens history • Lyrical descriptive writing • Modernist Literature • Natural world journey • nature appreciation book • Poetic garden imagery • Romantic nature prose • Royal Botanic Gardens • Sensory plant descriptions • Short Stories • Virginia Woolf