World of Imagery

Metaphor and Kindred Imagery

AvStephen J. Brown

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Originally published in 1927, The World of Imagery is a study of the use of metaphor, simile, and other forms of literary imagery from the ancient Hebrew to the early twentieth century. It looks at the theory, including the nature and function of metaphor, followed by the application in various settings and finally showing illustrations and examples in everyday life.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-03-02
Mått:138 x 216 x 20 mm
Vikt:670 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Routledge Revivals
Antal sidor:360
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781032951010

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Stephen James Meredith Brown (1881–1962) was a Jesuit priest, bibliographer, and librarian. He was ordained as a Jesuit priest in 1914. Interested in producing firstly Irish and later catholic bibliographies, he earned an international reputation as a bibliographer. He founded the Central Catholic Library in 1922, he is remembered today as a major bibliographer of Irish literature.

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Acknowledgments. Introductory. Part I: Theory 1. Genesis and Raison D’Être of Metaphor 2. The Nature of Metaphor 3. The Nature of Metaphor (continued) 4. The Functions of Metaphor 5. The Sources of Imagery 6. Simile 7. Minor Forms of Imagery Part II: Application 1. Metaphor and the Science of Language 2. Imagery in Rhetoric and Composition 3. Illustration in Homiletics 4. Metaphor and Logic 5. Metaphor and Theology 6. Metaphor in Common Speech Part III: Illustration 1. The Body and Dress 2. Familiar Objects 3. Food and Common Substances 4. The “Elements” 5. Aspects of Nature 6. The Plant World 7. Animals 8. Arts and Crafts 9. Occupations and Common Activities 10. The Sciences 11. Miscellaneous. Index.