Barfield, Owen
Poetic Diction: A Study in Meaning
- ISBN 13:
- 9780955958243
- author:
- Barfield, Owen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Barfield Press UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 244
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Creative writing & creative writing guides
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
First published in 1928, 'Poetic Diction: A study in Meaning' presents a comprehensive theory of poetic diction, poetry and knowledge. Language is seen as a key to understanding the evolution of human consciousness.
Owen Barfield was a significant writer and philosopher of the twentieth century. His work had a profound influence on fellow writers and thinkers, including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
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