The Symbolist Movement in Literature

""The Symbolist Movement in Literature"" by Arthur Symons is a comprehensive study of the Symbolist literary movement that emerged in France in the late 19th century and spread throughout Europe. Symons explores the origins and development of Symbolism, its main themes and characteristics, and its influence on modern literature and art. He discusses the works of major Symbolist writers such as Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Mallarm�����, and Verlaine, as well as the Symbolist movements in other countries such as England, Germany, and Russia. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Symbolist poetry, prose, and drama, and examines the ways in which Symbolist writers used language and imagery to convey their ideas and emotions. Overall, ""The Symbolist Movement in Literature"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of modern literature and the development of literary movements.1919. Without symbolism there can be no literature; indeed, not even language. Words themselves are symbols. Symbolism began with the first words uttered by the first man as he named every living thing. In a symbol there is concealment, yet revelation. All of these have greatly contributed to our understanding of symbolism. Contents: Gerard de Nerval; Villiers de L'isle Adam; Arthur Rimbaud; Paul Verlaine; Jules Laforgue; Stephane Mallarme; The Later Huysmans; Maeterlinck as a Mystic. Essays by: Balzac; Prosper Merimee; Theophile Gautier; Gustave Flaubert; Charles Baudelaire; Edmond and Jules de Goncourt; Leon Cladel; A Note on Zola's Method.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.