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Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens | Virginia Woolf
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Kew Gardens is a short story by the English author Virginia Woolf. It was first published privately in 1919, then more widely in 1921 in the collection Monday or Tuesday. Originally accompanying illustrations by Vanessa Bell, its visual organisation has been described as analogous to a post-impressionist painting. Set in the eponymous botanic garden in London on a hot July day, the narrative gives brief glimpses of four groups of people as they pass by a flowerbed. The story begins with a description of the oval-shaped flowerbed. Woolf mixes the colours of the petals of the flowers, floating to the ground, with the seemingly random movements of the visitors, which she likens to the apparently irregular movements of butterflies.
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Susanita
Kew Gardens | Virginia Woolf
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1. I don‘t have much of a green thumb, and our current living situation doesn‘t have much cat-safe space for plants.
2. A friend of mine lived in Kew Gardens for a few years, but in NYC instead of UK!
3. I can‘t remember reading any books on gardening.
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BookmarkTavern Virginia Woolf is an excellent choice! Thank you for sharing! 💚 (edited) 2y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
Kew Gardens | Virginia Woolf
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Listened to on my morning walk because 4 yrs ago today I visited Kew Gardens. Delightful summer story set at Kew and told from a viewpoint of a snail. Yes a snail.

I have print copy as well of this charming short story. Audiobook is just over 17 min. Listened twice on my walk. It's Virginia Woolf. Her words are beautiful and are worth repeating. 🐌🐌🐌 #onthisday

Soscha This one is my fave Woolf & in the top 5 of my all time fave reads. 🐌💚 3y
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HardcoverHearts
Kew Gardens | Virginia Woolf
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Spending the morning reminiscing to this time last week when I was leaving Oxford and one of the best vacations of my life. I didn't make it to Kew Gardens last trip but will certainly rectify that next year when I return.

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HardcoverHearts
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Daunt books was yesterday. Foyles was today's adventure on Charing Cross Road. I actually put a few back, but these were the ones I couldn't live without. I still have Persephone's Books and The Folio Society book store to visit. Good hunting ahead! 📚💸🇬🇧

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abookishrendezvous
Kew Gardens | Virginia Woolf
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This book was a gift from my thoughtful brother who returned from London today. I was touched and his gesture made my day. He picked it up from The Hatchards Bookstore located in Piccadilly Circus.