Reviews
"This book, the first of its kind and long overdue, describes used over many years by many authors. The description are impressive....this scholarly work is highly recommended for all students of American and English literature faced with writing papers where they are expected to expound upon the symbolism found in a given poem or story. This work will also be a valuable resource for literary scholars and practicing writers." Lois Gilmer, Choice, 'One's admiration for Michael Ferber's alert and ubiquitous eye increases with every page as he proceeds on his richly laden way from 'Absinthe see Wormwood: to Zodiac see Star, Sun'. A Dictionary of Literary Symbols is an anthology of striking images set in their historical context, and thus of general educational value.' D. J. Enright, Times Literary Supplement, "Ranging widely in classic and modern authors for examples, Ferber packages his information in brilliant, brief essays." Providence, RI Journal, 'Rich in detail ... students, in particular, and other serious readers of poetry, should find the work very useful.' Frank Kermode, 'Rich in detail … students, in particular, and other serious readers of poetry, should find the work very useful.' Frank Kermode, ‘Rich in detail … students, in particular, and other serious readers of poetry, should find the work very useful.’Frank Kermode, "The volume's rich content, ranging from 'absinthe' and 'adder' to 'zephyr' and 'zodiac,' will prove useful and engaging to any student of literature and to general readers." Choice, "Readers, whether novice or erudite, who consult I^Dictionary of Literary Symbols for such symbols as rose, dolphin, labyrinth, swallow, or worm will come away with their understanding enriched by the judicious, informative, and readable explanations." Literary Research Guide, ‘One’s admiration for Michael Ferber’s alert and ubiquitous eye increases with every page as he proceeds on his richly laden way from ‘Absinthe see Wormwood: to Zodiac see Star, Sun’. A Dictionary of Literary Symbols is an anthology of striking images set in their historical context, and thus of general educational value.’D. J. Enright, Times Literary Supplement
