Rosa

The Story of the Rose

Peter E. Kukielski, Charles Phillips, Judith B Tankard

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English

Yale University
16 February 2021

Gardening

Few flowers have quite the same allure or as significant a place in history as the rose. A symbol of love, power, royalty, beauty, and joy, the rose has played many roles, both literal and symbolic, in poetry, art, literature, music, fashion, medicine, perfume, decoration, cuisine, and more.

In this beautifully illustrated guide, award-winning horticulturist Peter E. Kukielski and his coauthor, Charles Phillips, tell the fascinating and many-layered history of this queen of flowers. The book explores many stories from the long association of roses with human societies, from their first cultivation-likely in China some five thousand years ago-to their modern genetic cultivars. It shows how roses have been prominent across time and many cultures, including ancient Greece and Rome, Christianity, Islam, and Sufism.

The book, with more than 140 color illustrations, offers a unique look at the essential contributions that roses have made throughout human history.

rosa the story of the rose by peter e kukielski charles phillips judith b tankard

By: Peter E. Kukielski, Charles Phillips
Foreword by: Judith B Tankard
Imprint: Yale University
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9780300251111
ISBN 10: 0300251114
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 16 February 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Peter E. Kukielski is an acclaimed horticulturalist who was curator of the award-winning Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden from 2006 to 2014. He lives in Portland, ME. Charles Phillips is a writer and editor with more than 30 years' experience. He lives in London, England.

Reviews for Rosa: The Story of the Rose

The social, cultural and horticultural history of the rose is entertainingly and thoughtfully displayed in this exquisitely produced hardback title...The narrative in the nine chapters, each usefully distilled into bite-sized sections, takes a world view on the rose's rise to fame. -Garden News Packed with so many fascinating stories and facts...I would recommend Rosa: The Story of the Rose as a gift for anyone who loves flowers, although once purchased you would find it hard to pass on! -Judith Blacklock, Flora Magazine Winner of the top literary award from the World Federation of Rose Societies The authors present the most comprehensive exploration of the evolution, development, impact and importance of roses from antiquity to present times that I have ever found. -Gaye Hammond, Past President of the Houston Rose Society Rosa emphasizes the wonder of the rose by tracing the many ways it has shaped cultures around the world. It is wonderfully and richly illustrated. -Michael Marriott, Senior Rosarian at David Austin Roses, and Rose Garden Designer Rich in fascinating cultural history, Rosa takes us on a joyous visual romp through the stories and symbolism of the most iconic of all garden flowers. -Peter Crane, author of Ginkgo: The Tree that Time Forgot