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Publisher Comments:

This is the first dictionary of symbols to be based on literature, rather than "universal" pyschological archetypes, myths or esoterica. Michael Ferber has assembled nearly two hundred main entries clearly explaining and illustrating the literary symbols that we all encounter (such as swan, rose, moon, gold), along with hundreds of cross-references and quotations. The dictionary concentrates on English literature, but its entries range widely from the Bible and classical authors to the twentieth century, taking in American and European literatures. Its informed style and rich references will make this book an essential tool not only for literary and classical scholars, but for all students of literature.

Synopsis:

'In the first dictionary of symbols to be based on literature, Michael Ferber explains and illustrates the literary symbols that we all encounter, ranging widely from the Bible and classical authors to the twentieth century. Its informed style and rich references make this book essential reading for scholars and students.\n

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Synopsis:

Essential reference tool for scholars and students, explaining and illustrating common literary symbols.
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Table of Contents

'\'Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Dictionary; Authors cited; Bibliography.\\n

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780521591287
Author:
Ferber, Michael
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Location:
Cambridge, UK ;
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Dictionaries
Subject:
Terms and phrases
Subject:
Symbolism in literature
Subject:
Symbolism in literature -- Dictionaries.
Subject:
Symbolisme dans la littâerature
Subject:
Dictionaries - General
Subject:
General Literary Criticism & Collections
Edition Number:
1
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series Volume:
105-584
Publication Date:
November 1999
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
273
Dimensions:
10.08x7.16x.88 in. 1.58 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , 'In the first dictionary of symbols to be based on literature, Michael Ferber explains and illustrates the literary symbols that we all encounter, ranging widely from the Bible and classical authors to the twentieth century. Its informed style and rich references make this book essential reading for scholars and students.\n

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"Synopsis" by , Essential reference tool for scholars and students, explaining and illustrating common literary symbols.
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