Cupid's Almanac and Guide to Hearticulture for This Year and Next by Oliver Herford et al.
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"Cupid's Almanac and Guide to Hearticulture for This Year and Next" by Oliver Herford et al. is a whimsical and humorous guidebook published in the early 20th century. This unique work combines elements of comedy and horticulture, using the allegory of gardening to explore the complexities of love and relationships. The book cleverly presents concepts of romance as if they are plants to be cultivated, with various flowers representing different feelings and
social interactions. The content is presented in a month-by-month format, detailing what budding gardeners, or rather "hearticulturists," should consider in their emotional gardens throughout the year. Each month introduces various fictional plants such as the “Common Turnleaf” and “Valentine Plant,” each with its own attributes, requirements, and potential pitfalls. With playful language and charming illustrations, the authors explore themes like the treachery of love during April or the blossoming of romance in June. Ultimately, the book serves as both a satirical commentary on romantic endeavors and a lighthearted guide, encouraging readers to navigate their emotional lives with care and humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 |
|---|---|
| Author | Clay, John Cecil, 1875-1930 |
| Title | Cupid's Almanac and Guide to Hearticulture for This Year and Next |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love -- Humor |
| Subject | Almanacs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23681 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3047 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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