The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols
Published on 26. September 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
1184 pages
978-0-14-051254-0 (ISBN)
Description
This is a remarkable dictionary, exploring the vast and various symbols which abound in literature, religion, national identity and are found at the very heart of our dreams and sub-conscious. Compiled by an international team of experts, each entry is given its complete range of interpretations - sexual and spiritual, official and subversive, cultural and religious - to bring meaning and insight to the symbol.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 47 mm
Weight
804 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-051254-0 (9780140512540)
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Persons
Jean Chevalier was a university lecturer in philosophy and theology before working for UNESCO. He subsequently devoted himself to writing and research, publishing many works on religion and spirituality. He died in 1993.
Alain Gheerbrant is a well-known poet and travel-writer, living in Paris.
John Buchanan-Brown is a long-established and gifted translator of French books.
Alain Gheerbrant is a well-known poet and travel-writer, living in Paris.
John Buchanan-Brown is a long-established and gifted translator of French books.