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Founded in 2021. THE HYACINTH REVIEW an online journal dedicated to exploring the humanities through various mediums & providing free learning resources for all
Two young women in flowing dresses bending over in a meadow to pick wildflowers
'Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May'. John William Waterhouse, 1909

In the Victorian language of flowers, the hyacinth sends the message: ‘your loveliness charms me’. In Greek mythology, the hyacinth sprung from the blood of Hyacinthus, lover of Apollo. Wherever it’s represented, the hyacinth symbolizes an aesthetic appreciation which, as our name suggests, is the focus of this journal.

The aim of The Hyacinth Review is to promote and celebrate the beauty that can be found everywhere in our world, in all its diversity. If you leave this site with a new bit of knowledge, a burst of inspiration, or even just a nugget of joy – then we’ve done our job.

We can’t wait to hear from you, and we hope you find a little bit of joy while browsing these digital pages.

Sincerely,

Terri Pinyerd