Language of Flowers
Language of Flowers, published in 1884, is Kate Greenaway's small illustrated guide to the Victorian code by which flowers carried messages. An alphabetical list gives the meaning attached to each plant, from acacia and acanthus to zinnia, so that a bouquet of bluebells, ivy and red roses could say constancy, fidelity and love without a word being spoken; a reverse list arranges the sentiments, and a short anthology of flower poems closes the book. Greenaway, the most popular children's illustrator of her day, decorated it with her watercolors of children and gardens in the eighteenth-century dress she made fashionable. It is a period piece, and a charming one. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Language of Flowers
Language of Flowers by Kate Greenaway can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Language of Flowers online?
Yes. Language of Flowers opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Language of Flowers free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Language of Flowers is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Language of Flowers in the public domain?
Yes. Language of Flowers by Kate Greenaway is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Language of Flowers?
About 41 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Language of Flowers?
Language of Flowers by Kate Greenaway is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
