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.
| ISBN: | 9781138283121 |
| Publication date: | 22nd January 2019 |
| Author: | John John MacQueen decd as advised by Rankin Aitken solicitors SF case 1612242 MacQueen |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 86 pages |
| Series: | The Critical Idiom Reissued |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 |