An edition of Lily
(2013)
Lily
by Marcia Reiss
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"The lily is a flower of contradictions: it represents both life and death, appearing at weddings as well as funerals. In their pure white form, lilies are a symbol of innocence, chastity and purity of heart, but the highly fragrant and intensely coloured lilies symbolize passion. In Lily, Marcia Reiss explores these paradoxes, tracing the flower's cultural significance in art, literature, religion and popular culture throughout history."--Publisher website.
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Lilies, History, Folklore, Mythology, Lilies in art, Plants and civilizationShowing 2 featured editions. View all 2 editions?
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Table of Contents
Introduction : a flower with multiple personalities
A lily by any other name
From the ice age to the modern age : the journey of the true lily
A lily in every garden
Picturing the lily
Milk, blood and sex : the mythology of the lily
As pure as a lily
The sexiest flower
Matters of life and death
Always entertaining
A lily a day keeps the doctor away
Lilies on your plate
Epilogue : a journey in Shushan.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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