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Flora

The Roman goddess of flowers and spring.

minor

Also known as Florence

First appearance: Endymion

Flora shows up with force in Imitation of Spenser. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced in the final line as the goddess whose diadem contains all buds.

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In Imitation of Spenser: Referenced in the final line as the goddess whose diadem contains all buds. Later, in Stanzas to Miss Wylie:…

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Imitation of Spenser
Referenced in the final line as the goddess whose diadem contains all buds.
Stanzas to Miss Wylie
Mentioned as the source of lavish floral riches.
To Leigh Hunt, Esq.
The goddess Flora is mentioned as the recipient of offerings in the early May shrine.
Endymion
Flora is mentioned as the goddess to whom Endymion will appeal for a nightingale.
II
Referenced as part of the taste of vintage, evoking the country-green and nature.

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