LITERARY SPHERE

  Symbolism was a fascinating artistic and literary movement that blossomed in the late 19th century, mostly in France and Belgium. Imagine a world where artists and writers felt that the everyday, the "real" world as it appeared, wasn't enough. They yearned for something deeper, something beyond what you could see and touch. That's where Symbolism stepped in. Think of it as a reaction against the popular styles of the time, like Realism and Naturalism. These movements tried to depict life exactly as it was, the good, the bad, and the ugly, often focusing on the mundane. Symbolists, however, believed that there was a more profound reality hidden beneath the surface, a realm of emotions, ideas, and spiritual truths. So, how did they try to capture this hidden world? Through symbols , of course! Instead of directly describing something, they would use an object, a person, a place, or even a color to suggest a deeper meaning or feeling. It's like using a secret ...