John Ruskin What is significant about the title Sesame and Lilies? Lilies presumably refers to 'women' but 'sesame' refers to what exactly? Asked by Reader8 on 12 Jun 17:53 Last updated by anonymous on 10 May 14:35
sesame means the treasures hidden in books and lilies are the symbol of purity and beauty.sesame is that old enchanted arabian grain which opens the doors of king's treasuries of wisdom of ages stored away in books (from Arabian nights)
