Animi Figura

By John Addington Symonds

Book Overview

Animi Figura is a book written by John Addington Symonds, a prominent literary critic, poet, and writer in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of essays and reflections on various topics related to art, literature, and culture.Symonds explores the concept of beauty and its role in art and literature. He discusses the works of famous artists and writers, such as Michelangelo, Shakespeare, and Goethe, and analyzes how they use beauty to convey their ideas and emotions.The book also delves into the relationship between art and society, and how art can be used as a tool for social change. Symonds examines the impact of art on politics, religion, and morality, and argues that it has the power to shape and transform society.In addition to his insights on art and culture, Symonds also includes personal reflections on his own life and experiences. He discusses his struggles with mental illness and his journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.Overall, Animi Figura is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the role of art and literature in society. Symonds' eloquent prose and deep understanding of the human experience make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the arts and humanities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432682466
• ISBN13: 9781432682460
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"