Flowers from Shakespeare's Garden: A Posy from the Plays

A charming illustrated celebration of the flowers, herbs, trees, and garden imagery found throughout Shakespeare’s plays. Arranged as a floral posy, it gathers memorable passages about daffodils, violets, primroses, roses, rosemary, pansies, thyme, holly, strawberries, and many more, allowing listeners to hear the natural world as Shakespeare’s characters describe it.

The selections range from playful country references to moments of tenderness, mourning, romance, and reflection. Alongside familiar lines from Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Winter’s Tale, and other plays are less frequently heard botanical treasures, creating an inviting journey through Shakespearean language and Elizabethan garden lore. Ideal for listeners who enjoy poetry, literary curiosities, and the beauty of words rooted in the seasons, this graceful collection offers a fresh way to revisit the plays—flower by flower.