Allegory

by John MacQueen

First published in 1970, this book examines the use of allegory in religious, philosophical and literary texts. It traces the development of the device over time from the Classical period through to the early modern and modern periods, demonstrating its evolution from the transmission of myths and religious beliefs to a literary device.

Kindle Edition

Published July 6, 2017

About the author

Professor John MacQueen was a Scottish literary scholar. He was Emeritus Professor of Scottish Literature and Oral Tradition at the University of Edinburgh.