Sir William Temple Upon The Gardens Of Epicurus : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437127386 : 143712738X : 01 Oct 2008 : Sir William Temple Upon The Gardens Of Epicurus: With Other Seventeenth Century Garden Essays is a book written by William Temple and published in 1908. The book is a collection of essays written by Temple and other authors during the seventeenth century, all of which focus on the topic of gardens. The central essay in the book is Sir William Temple's Upon The Gardens Of Epicurus, which discusses the philosophy of Epicureanism and its relationship to the design and cultivation of gardens. Temple argues that gardens should be designed to provide pleasure and enjoyment, rather than simply being functional spaces for growing plants. He also discusses the importance of symmetry and balance in garden design, as well as the use of water features and other decorative elements.The other essays in the book cover a range of topics related to gardens and gardening, including the his