What is Symbolism?

"This splendid work is highly recommended." —Choice Peyre's beautiful introduction to the Symbolist movement, which emerged in the late 19th century. A literary and artistic movement that sought to express the ineffable and the mysterious aspects of human experience, Symbolism originated in France and spread across Europe, influencing various forms of art, including poetry, painting, and music. Prominent figures in the Symbolist movement include poets like Charles Baudelaire, Stép