{"product_id":"myth-and-miracle-an-essay-on-the-mystic-symbolism-of-shakespeare-9781025856247","title":"Myth and Miracle: An Essay on the Mystic Symbolism of Shakespeare","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): George Wilson Knight\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Shakespeare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Myth and Miracle: An Essay on the Mystic Symbolism of Shakespeare\" is a seminal work of literary criticism by the influential scholar G. Wilson Knight. This profound essay explores the symbolic and spiritual dimensions of William Shakespeare's later plays, particularly the transition from the depths of the great tragedies to the transcendent themes of the final romances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnight argues that these works-including \"Pericles\", \"The Winter's Tale\", \"Cymbeline\", and \"The Tempest\"-should be understood not merely as dramatic entertainments, but as profound myths of renewal and spiritual discovery. By examining the recurring motifs of loss, recovery, and miraculous intervention, Knight provides a compelling framework for interpreting Shakespeare's poetic vision. He delves into the mystic symbolism inherent in the plays, suggesting a metaphysical progression that mirrors the human soul's journey toward enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work remains an essential text for students and scholars of Shakespeare, offering a unique perspective that prioritizes the imaginative and symbolic unity of the canon. \"Myth and Miracle\" serves as a foundational piece for the spatial approach to literary interpretation, emphasizing the enduring power of Shakespeare's visionary art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884036571287,"sku":"9781025856247","price":1221.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025856247.webp?v=1781105479","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/myth-and-miracle-an-essay-on-the-mystic-symbolism-of-shakespeare-9781025856247","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}