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The exploration of ancient Greek literary criticism reveals how the concept of the poetic "symbol" was developed. Peter Struck delves into the theories of early critics and theorists, examining their perspectives on poetry beyond mere symbolism and literal meaning. This work sheds light on the foundational ideas that shaped the understanding of poetry in ancient times, offering insights into the evolution of literary interpretation.
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Birth of the Symbol, Peter Struck
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- 2014
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- Title
- Birth of the Symbol
- Subtitle
- Ancient Readers at the Limits of Their Texts
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Struck
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 332
- ISBN13
- 9780691162263
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- The exploration of ancient Greek literary criticism reveals how the concept of the poetic "symbol" was developed. Peter Struck delves into the theories of early critics and theorists, examining their perspectives on poetry beyond mere symbolism and literal meaning. This work sheds light on the foundational ideas that shaped the understanding of poetry in ancient times, offering insights into the evolution of literary interpretation.