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Record Nr.

UNINA9910450400003321

Autore

Ferber Michael

Titolo

A dictionary of literary symbols [[electronic resource] /] / Michael Ferber

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, UK ; ; New York, NY, : Cambridge University Press, 1999

ISBN

1-280-15998-7

1-139-14709-9

0-511-11674-8

0-511-06587-6

0-511-05956-6

0-511-30290-8

0-511-06800-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (275 p.)

Disciplina

809/.915

Soggetti

Symbolism in literature

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-263).

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Note on sources; A Dictionary of Literary Symbols; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W; Y; Z; Authors cited; Bibliography

Sommario/riassunto

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.