Classic and Symbolic:
* The "Red Rose" - This is a classic symbol of love, passion, and sometimes even bloodshed, appearing in countless works like Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and the "Scarlet Pimpernel" by Emmuska Orczy.
* The "White Rose" - Often linked to purity, innocence, and sometimes even death, it features in many novels. Think of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" or even the "White Rose" resistance movement in Nazi Germany.
* "Rosa Mundi" - Also known as the "York and Lancaster Rose," it represents unity and reconciliation. It features in historical fiction and works about the War of the Roses in England.
More Specific Names:
* "The Lady of Shalott" - This is a specific rose, possibly a hybrid tea, named after the poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
* "The Rose of Sharon" - This name, associated with a Bible verse, can symbolize beauty and spiritual beauty. It appears in works by authors like Toni Morrison.
* "The Rose of Jericho" - This is not a true rose but a plant that "revives" when watered. It has been used metaphorically in fiction for resilience and renewal.
Roses in Specific Works:
* "The Rose" by Peter de Vries - This novel centers around a rose named "The Rose" and its connection to a woman named "Rose."
* "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" by Tupac Shakur - This poem uses the image of a rose growing from concrete as a metaphor for hope and resilience in difficult circumstances.
To Find More:
* Literary Search Engines: Use sites like Google Books or Project Gutenberg to search for specific rose names within books.
* Gardening Books: Books on roses often include information about the history of rose varieties and their use in literature and art.
* The RHS Rose Encyclopedia: This is a comprehensive resource for rose varieties, including information about their history and use in literature.
I hope this gives you a good starting point for finding those beautiful rose names in books!