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The Nightingale fairy tale is thought to have been inspired by Hans Christian Anderson’s love for Jenny Lind, the opera singer called the “Swedish nightingale". 💛
Illustrations: Heorhiy Narbut 1912
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The deadly Fool’s Parsley ☠️ (Aethusa) contains poisonous alkaloids and is responsible for much of the death-related folklore surrounding its look-alike the common Cow Parsley.
Plate by Grandville (1803-1847) 💛
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The magical world of Tasha Tudor (1915-2008) The New England children’s book illustrator who d. #OTD was known for her charming and unconventional pioneer lifestyle. #writerslife 💛