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A Dictionary Of Symbols: Revised And Expanded Edition (New York Review Books Classics)
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A Classic Encyclopedia Of Symbols By Catalan Polymath Joan Cirlot That Illuminates The Symbolic Underpinnings Of Myth, Modern Psychology, Literature, And Art.Juan Eduardo Cirlots A Dictionary Of Symbols Is A Feat Of Scholarship, An Act Of The Imagination, And A Tool For Contemplation, As Well As A Work Of Literature, A Reference Book That Is As Indispensable As It Is Brilliant And Learned. Cirlot Was A Composer, A Poet, An Art Critic, And A Champion Of Modern Art Whose Interest In Surrealism Helped To Bring Him To The Study Of Symbolism. Carl Jung, Mircea Eliade, Ren Gunon, Erich Fromm, And Gaston Bachelard Also Helped To Shape His Thinking In A Book That Explores The Space Between The World At Large And The World Within, Where, As Cirlot Sees It, Nothing Is Meaningless, Everything Is Significant, And Everything Is In Some Way Related To Something Else. Running From Abandonment To Zone By Way Of Flute And Whip, Spanning The Cultures Of The World, And Including A Wealth Of Visual Images To Further Bring The Reality Of The Symbol Home, A Dictionary Of Symbols, Here Published For The First Time In English In Its Original, Significantly Enlarged Form, Is A Luminous And Illuminating Investigation Of The Works Of Eternity In Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'A Dictionary of Symbols'? A: The book focuses on the exploration of symbols across various cultures, illuminating their significance in myth, psychology, literature, and art.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The author is Juan Eduardo Cirlot, a Catalan polymath known for his contributions to art criticism, poetry, and the study of symbolism.
- Q: What is unique about this edition of the book? A: This is a revised and expanded edition, published for the first time in English, featuring significantly enlarged content compared to previous editions.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Dictionary of Symbols' have? A: The book contains 576 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A Dictionary of Symbols' published? A: It was published on September 22, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, it is a scholarly reference that can be valuable for academic studies in literature, psychology, and art.
- Q: What kind of visuals are included in the book? A: The book includes a wealth of visual images that complement the text and help illustrate the reality of the symbols discussed.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for personal growth? A: Yes, it serves as a tool for contemplation and understanding the connections between various aspects of life and culture.
- Q: Are there any notable influences on Cirlot's work? A: Cirlot's work was influenced by thinkers such as Carl Jung, Mircea Eliade, and Gaston Bachelard, among others.