Parables In Great Books

By Herbert Snell

Book Overview

""Parables In Great Books"" by Herbert Snell is a collection of essays that explores the use of parables in literature. The author examines how parables have been used by some of the greatest writers in history, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Tolstoy, to convey moral and spiritual lessons to their readers. Snell provides detailed analyses of specific parables in each author's work, highlighting their relevance and significance in the context of the overall narrative. The book also includes a discussion of the origins and history of parables, as well as their continued relevance in modern literature. This insightful and thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and philosophy.""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: 1162972424
• ISBN13: 9781162972428
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"