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The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols

by Jean Chevalier

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A bestseller in France, where it was originally published, this supremely erudite book draws together folkloric, literary, and artistic sources and focuses on the symbolic dimension of every color, number, sound, gesture, expression, or character trait that has benefited from symbolic interpretation. Illustrations.

Synopsis:

This is a comprehensive dictionary of symbols - of myths, dreams, colours, numbers, images, story archetypes, plants and animals - whether religious, Freudian, artistic or magical, from the Ancient World, India, China, Japan and the West.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [1150]-1174).
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saraistj, May 12, 2009 (view all comments by saraistj)
I teach courses in Dreams and Tarot, so I am constantly reviewing books on symbolism. I find this dictionary to be the best of its type for an in-depth, multi-cultural understanding of symbols.
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The best book of symbols I own, and I have several.
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A very good book for those looking to discover the truth behind everyday symbols and gestures.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780140512540
Translator:
Buchanan-Brown, John
With:
Gheerbrant, Alain
With:
Gheerbrant, Alain
Translator:
Buchanan-Brown, John
Author:
Chevalier, Jean
Author:
Gheerbrant, Alain
Author:
Buchanan-Brown, John
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
London ;
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Dictionaries
Subject:
Dictionaries and encyclopedias
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology
Subject:
Folklore
Subject:
Mythology
Subject:
Signs and symbols
Subject:
Semiotics & Theory
Subject:
Semiotics
Subject:
Symbolism in folklore.
Subject:
Symbolism in folklore -- Dictionaries.
Subject:
Dictionaries - General
Series:
Dictionary, Penguin
Series Volume:
7989
Publication Date:
March 1997
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
1184
Dimensions:
7.60x5.18x2.08 in. 1.78 lbs.
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