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Dictionary of Symbolism by Hans Biedermann
This encyclopedic guide explores the rich and varied meanings of more than 2,000 symbols--from amethyst to Zodiac.
Hans Biedermann (1930-1990) was born in Vienna, where he studied natural sciences and philosophy. Biedermann was a professor at the University of Graz in Austria. He was the author of Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them, which Library Journal noted as being valuable for its elucidation of both the esoteric and commonplace. James Hulbert is a translator of German to English texts. His specialties include linguistics, philosophy, and social science. He earned a PhD in comparative literature from Yale University. He has published translations including Hans Biedermann's Dictionary of Symbolism, Wolfgang Lindig's Navajo: Tradition and Change in the Southwest, and Jacques Derrida's Parages.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780452011182 |
| ISBN 10 | 0452011183 |
| Title | Dictionary of Symbolism |
| Author | Hans Biedermann |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 1994-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
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