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Lost Language of Symbolism : An Inquiry into the Origin of Certain Letters, Words, Names, Fairy-Tales, Folklore, and Mythologies, Vol. 1 by Harold Bayley (1912, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPantianos Classics

ISBN-101789875110

ISBN-139781789875119

eBay Product ID (ePID)3069283024

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Number of Pages248 Pages

Publication NameLost Language of Symbolism : An Inquiry into the Origin of Certain Letters, Words, Names, Fairy-Tales, Folklore, and Mythologies, Vol. 1

LanguageEnglish

SubjectAncient

Publication Year1912

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaReligion

AuthorHarold Bayley

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight13 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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SynopsisWith hundreds of accompanying illustrations, Harold Bayley investigates symbols and imagery of old fairy tales, myths and ancient religions. Bayley's enquiries are varied and eclectic, with topics ranging from the life of the ancient king Solomon, to the popular fairy story Cinderella, to the works of Renaissance scholar Comenius. The ancient pantheons of Greek and Roman Gods, and various mythologies dating to antiquity, also appear. The author consistently annotates his text with contemporary and historical sources, so that the interested reader may understand how deep a role symbolism carries. The author's precision lends a scholarly value to his work: each topic is covered with exactitude, examples listed, drawings referred to, and additional detail appended as necessary. This method is repeated many times, yet Bayley's writing style and appreciation for his subjects never makes the process feel mechanical or stilted. Rather, it is with fascination that symbols in old literature are revealed, their effect still present in the modern day. Whether taken as a standalone work, or as a reference for further investigations, The Lost Language of Symbolism is a worthwhile read.