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A dictionary of literary symbols / Michael Ferber.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ferber, Michael.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Symbolism in literature--Dictionaries.
- Symbolism in literature.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (275 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge, UK ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- 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.
- Contents:
- 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
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-263).
- ISBN:
- 9781316090619
- 1316090612
- 9781280159985
- 1280159987
- 9781139147095
- 1139147099
- 9780511116742
- 0511116748
- 9780511065873
- 0511065876
- 9780511059568
- 0511059566
- 9780511302909
- 0511302908
- 9780511068003
- 051106800X
- 9780511074165
- OCLC:
- 179146610
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