| Author |
Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802 |
| Title |
The Botanic Garden. Part 2, Containing the Loves of the Plants. A Poem.
With Philosophical Notes.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Botanic_Garden
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Botanic Garden. Part 2, Containing the Loves of the Plants" by Erasmus Darwin is a poetical exploration of plant life, created in the late 18th century. This work serves not only as a celebration of the botanical world but also as a didactic piece, incorporating elements of natural philosophy and botany. The poem personifies plants and delves into their reproductive behaviors, drawing parallels between the natural world and human emotions. At the start of the poem, the author invites readers into a whimsical and imaginative garden, where plants are depicted as having their own romantic intrigues and connections. Flora dances with Cupid, and throughout the verses, a vivid portrayal of plant lovers unfolds—how Snowdrops and Bluebells interact tenderly while the Rose and Lilies express their love through enchanting imagery. With its rich descriptions and philosophical notes, the opening portion establishes a framework that combines scientific insights into botany with poetic expressions of love and attraction among plants, providing a unique lens through which to view nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Natural history
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| Subject |
Plants -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10671 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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