First published in 1928, 'Poetic Diction: A study in Meaning' presents not merely a theory of poetic diction but also a theory of poetry and a theory of knowledge. ""Language has preserved for us the inner, living history of man's soul. It reveals the evolution of consciousness."" Owen Barfield Owen Barfield is one of the twentieth century's most significant writers and philosophers. A member of the Inklings, Barfield's ideas and literary artistry influenced fellow-Inklings C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, and won praise from many of the foremost literary figures of the century. Praise for Owen Barfield: ""A prolific and interesting thinker"" - Times Literary Supplement ""The wisest and best of my unofficial teachers.""- C.S.
Lewis ""A masterpiece ... of prophetic value"" - T.S.
Eliot ""possibly the clearest and most searching thinker of the present time"" - Howard Nemerov
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Owen Barfield Imprint: Barfield Press UK Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 315g ISBN:9780955958243 ISBN 10: 0955958245 Pages: 244 Publication Date:14 February 2010 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
