Symbolisme From Poe To Mallarme: The Growth Of A Myth is a literary analysis book written by Joseph Chiari. The book explores the development of Symbolism, a literary and artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th century in France. The author focuses on the works of two prominent writers, Edgar Allan Poe and Stephane Mallarme, and how their ideas and writings influenced the Symbolist movement.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the Symbolist movement and its historical context. The author discusses the cultural and artistic climate of France during the late 19th century, and how Symbolism was a reaction to the dominant literary and artistic trends of the time. The author also explores the philosophical and aesthetic principles of Symbolism, such as the rejection of realism and the emphasis on subjective experience.The second part of the book focuses on the works of Poe and Mallarme. The author analyzes the themes, symbols, and motifs in their writings, and how they influenced the Symbolist movement. The author also examines the reception of their works by the Symbolists and how they were incorporated into the Symbolist aesthetic.Overall, Symbolisme From Poe To Mallarme: The Growth Of A Myth is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the Symbolist movement and its key figures. The book is suitable for anyone interested in literary and artistic movements, as well as those interested in the cultural history of France in the late 19th century.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.
