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Allegory

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Allegory Synopsis

First published in 1970, this book examines the use of allegory in religious, philosophical and literary texts. It traces the development of the device over time from the Classical period through to the early modern and modern periods, demonstrating its evolution from the transmission of myths and religious beliefs to a literary device.

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ISBN: 9781138283077
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Author: John MacQueen
Publisher: Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 86 pages
Series: Routledge Library Editions. The Critical Idiom
Genres: Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900

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