ABSTRACT

First published in 1970, this book examines the use of allegory in religious, philosophical and literary texts. It traces the development of the device over time from the Classical period through to the early modern and modern periods, demonstrating its evolution from the transmission of myths and religious beliefs to a literary device.

chapter 1|17 pages

Greek and Roman Allegory

chapter 2|19 pages

Biblical Allegory

chapter 3|9 pages

Allegory and the Course of Time

chapter 4|13 pages

Medieval Theories of Allegory

chapter 5|9 pages

Allegory and the Individual

chapter 6|6 pages

Allegory and Satire