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Birth of the Symbol
Ancient Readers at the Limits of Their Texts
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Exploring the origins of poetic symbolism, Peter Struck delves into the insights of ancient Greek literary critics and theorists. He examines how these early thinkers shaped our understanding of poetry, highlighting their perspectives on both the symbolic and literal meanings of texts. This investigation reveals the foundational ideas that influenced the interpretation of poetry throughout history, offering a fresh lens on the evolution of literary analysis.
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Birth of the Symbol, Peter Struck
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- 2004
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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
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 332
- ISBN13
- 9780691116976
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the origins of poetic symbolism, Peter Struck delves into the insights of ancient Greek literary critics and theorists. He examines how these early thinkers shaped our understanding of poetry, highlighting their perspectives on both the symbolic and literal meanings of texts. This investigation reveals the foundational ideas that influenced the interpretation of poetry throughout history, offering a fresh lens on the evolution of literary analysis.