The Symbolist Movement in Literature

""The Symbolist Movement in Literature"" is a critical analysis of the literary movement known as Symbolism, written by the British poet and critic Arthur Symons. Originally published in 1899, this book explores the origins and development of Symbolism in France, its impact on European literature, and its relationship to other artistic movements of the time. Symons examines the works of key Symbolist writers such as St�����phane Mallarm�����, Paul Verlaine, and Arthur Rimbaud, as well as their influence on later writers such as T.S. Eliot and James Joyce. The book also delves into the Symbolist aesthetic, which emphasized the use of symbols and metaphors to convey deeper meanings and emotions. Overall, ""The Symbolist Movement in Literature"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most important literary movements of the late 19th century.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.