| View Larger Image | Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them | Paperbackby Hans Biedermann (Author), James Hulbert (Translator)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Plume | | Page Count: | 480 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 01, 1994 | | Sales Rank: | 60,964th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
A rose, a cross, a heart, and hundreds of other common items hold great symbolic value--their meanings as varied as they are powerful. This encyclopedic work explores the rich and diverse meanings of more than 2,000 symbols, delving into the power of symbols in the past and present worlds of mythology, fairy tales, religion, literature, history, and archaeology. Over 600 illustrations. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 12 reviews)
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Great book by Alison Bonar (Surrey, B.C., Canada)  5 Stars
September 12, 2009
I fone is studying philosophy, literature, anthropology, history or religion, this book could be a tremendous help. It covers symbols from all cultures and describes their uses and effect. Lots of diagrams and easy to follow.
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Good but not what I was looking for. by G. Taylor  3 Stars
May 12, 2009
Entries are very good and informative for cultural studies. I was interested in it for dream analysis where it was not as good, although it is a tall order to cover a scope so wide. For instance, I thought there would be something symbolic for digging a hole or flying perhaps, but to no avail. Maybe I haven't got the right book and need one with the word 'Dreams' in the title somewhere.
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Not deep enough by R. Jordan Greenhall  2 Stars
April 21, 2008
Covers a lot of territory, but nothing meaningful. If you are new to being alive in the west and need to get up to speed on some basic notions of what various symbols mean, this is a useful reference. But if you are looking to get a deep read, this doesn't cut it.
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easy acces to symbilism by Istar_333 (Canada)  4 Stars
February 25, 2008
I realy enjoye this book, it's easy to use and the explanations are clair and simple and include differents aspects and meaning. this book is great to have... tks
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Excellent resource by A. Colley (Bessemer, Alabama United States) 5 Stars
October 30, 2007
This is an excellent resource for the study of literature. I love watching my students use this book to heighten their understanding of the material we cover. I am constantly amazed by the connections they make that I never considered!
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