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Shakespeare’s herbal lore

In his plays and poems, Shakespeare shows a distinct familiarity with wildflowers and cultivated plants. Their medicinal properties apart, he also senses their psychological effects. But where did he acquire that knowledge? Continue reading Shakespeare’s herbal lore

Posted on January 13, 2012December 24, 2011Categories Uncategorized, Writing & WritersTags herbal folklore, herbs, John Hall, medicine, ShakespeareLeave a comment on Shakespeare’s herbal lore
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