The Complete Dictionary of Symbols: In Myth, Art and Literature - Couverture souple

Tresidder, Jack

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1844830136 ISBN 13 : 9781844830138

Editeur : Duncan Baird Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

The Ultimate Desktop Dictionary Of Symbols, With More Than 2,000 Concise And Informative Entries Covering Classical And Other Mythologies, Biblical Themes And The World Of Traditional Symbols From Cultures Worldwide, The Complete Dictionary Of Symbols Is An Accessible Guide To More Than 2,000 Major Themes, Figures And Symbols That Have Been Most Commonly Encountered From Ancient Times To The Present Day. This Dictionary Has Comprehensive Entries On Individual Animals, Plants, Objects, Attributes, Gods, Goddesses, Supernatural Creatures, Heroes, Heroines, Mythical Episodes, Prophets, Saints, Miracles And Many Other Topics. Interspersed With The Main Entries Are 'Feature Panels' Covering Special Themes Such As The Sun, Moon And Stars, The Seasons, The Virtues And Vices, And Other Subjects Of Universal Interest. Nearly 300 Illustrations Clarify The Symbols Concerned And A Comprehensive System Of Cross-Referencing Makes This An Essential Addition To Any Family Library.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Complete Dictionary of Symbols is an engaging and accessible guide to more than 2,000 major themes, figures, and symbols that are commonly found in myth, art, and literature. Drawing on classical mythologies, Biblical themes, and traditional symbols from cultures worldwide, this user-friendly, attractively priced reference has comprehensive entries on everything from individual animals, plants, and objects to gods, goddesses, supernatural creatures, heroes, heroines, mythical episodes, prophets, saints, miracles, and myriad other subjects. Whether the topic at hand is Mercury or Merlin, the Egyptian ankh or the humble ant, engaging text reveals the origins and meaning of each symbol. Interspersed with the main entries are short articles on themes of special interest, such as the Sun, Moon, and stars, or common vices. Three hundred illustrations, an intuitive system of cross-referencing, and authoritative research make The Complete Dictionary of Symbols a reliable resource for school, home, or library.

Biographie de l'auteur

Jack Tresidder is a journalist and critic who has written about foreign affairs and the arts in the UK and his native New Zealand. He lives in the French Alps.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Duncan Baird Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844830136
• ISBN 13: 9781844830138
• Reliure: Broché
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible