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Hortus Vitae: Essays On The Gardening Of Life

Hortus Vitae: Essays On The Gardening Of Life

Lee, Vernon

Paperback

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGarden Writing

ISBN10: 116309563X
ISBN13: 9781163095638
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hortus Vitae: Essays On The Gardening Of Life is a collection of essays written by Vernon Lee, a British writer and intellectual, on the topic of gardening and its metaphorical implications for life. The book explores the idea that gardening is not just a practical activity, but a way of cultivating the mind and soul. Lee draws on her own experiences as a gardener, as well as the works of other writers and philosophers, to explore themes such as the relationship between nature and culture, the importance of beauty, and the role of art in life. The essays are written in a poetic and lyrical style, with a focus on the sensory experience of gardening and the natural world. The book is a meditation on the human condition and our relationship with the natural world, and offers insights into how we can cultivate a meaningful and fulfilling life.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.

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