# The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols

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- Authors: [Alain Gheerbrant](https://www.bookquiver.com/alain-gheerbrant), [Jean Chevalier](https://www.bookquiver.com/jean-chevalier), [John Buchanan-Brown](https://www.bookquiver.com/john-buchanan-brown)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2005-05-26

## Description

This is a remarkable dictionary, exploring the vast and various symbols which abound in literature, religion, national identity and are found at the very heart of our dreams and sub-conscious. Compiled by an international team of experts, each entry is given its complete range of interpretations - sexual and spiritual, official and subversive, cultural and religious - to bring meaning and insight to the symbol.

## Editions

### The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols

- Publisher: Penguin
- ISBN: 978-01-4051-254-0
- Pages: 1184
- Published: 2005-05-26
- Language: en_GB