Symbol And Symbolism: Yale French Studies, No. 9

By: Kenneth Cornell

Book Overview

Symbol and Symbolism: Yale French Studies, No. 9 is a scholarly book edited by Kenneth Cornell that explores the use of symbols in literature, art, and culture. The book features a collection of essays by various authors that examine the ways in which symbols are used to convey meaning, evoke emotions, and create connections between different aspects of human experience. The essays cover a range of topics, including the use of symbols in medieval literature, the symbolism of color in art, and the role of symbols in modernist literature. The book also includes a comprehensive introduction by the editor that provides an overview of the history and theory of symbolism. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, art, and cultural studies who are interested in understanding the complex ways in which symbols shape our understanding of the world around us.Additional Editor Is Melvin Friedman. Articles Include Sartre And The Self-Inflicted Wound By Kenneth Douglas; Racine's Symbolism By John C. Lapp; The Balcony Of Charles Baudelaire By Neal Oxenhandler; Prufrock And Maude, From Plot To Symbol By W. K. Wimsatt, And Many More.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258010313
• ISBN13: 9781258010317
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"