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Allegory

Allegory - The Critical Idiom Reissued

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Publisher's Synopsis

First published in 1970, this book examines the use of allegory in religious, philosophical and literary texts. It traces the development of the device over time from the Classical period through to the early modern and modern periods, demonstrating its evolution from the transmission of myths and religious beliefs to a literary device.

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Routledge is the world's leading academic publisher in the Humanities and Social Sciences. We publish thousands of books and journals each year, serving scholars, instructors, and professional communities worldwide. Our current publishing programme encompasses groundbreaking textbooks and premier, peer-reviewed research in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Built Environment. We have partnered with many of the most influential societies and academic bodies to publish their journals and book series. Readers can access tens of thousands of print and e-books from our extensive catalogue of titles. Routledge is a member of Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business.

Book information

ISBN: 9781138283121
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 809.915
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 86
Weight: 453g
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 5mm

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