Here is before me a newly published book by a writer who is more popular now than he was during his lifetime. Of course serious readers of literature were well aware of his worth as a literary critic, ...

Symbols are all around us in everyday life – from the green person that lights up to tell us it is safe to cross the road, to clicking on the ‘thumbs up’ icon to show that we ‘like’ something on ...

In 1963, science fiction writer Bruce McAllister was 16, taking high school English courses where he was told about a mysterious thing called “symbolism” in literature. Trying to get a grip on what ...

Happy Holi 2025:Colours are often used for symbolism in literature, and sometimes authors take time to appreciate the diversity and beauty colours bring to life. Here are some quotes on colour from ...