A book of images

The volume gathers a series of delicate, ink‑drawn plates that invite listeners to linger on each line and curve. Accompanying the images is a lively essay that riffs on the history of Symbolism and Allegory, contrasting the ideas of William Blake, Victorian critics, and a German Symbolist the author once met in Paris. The text weaves together anecdotes about artistic practice with thoughtful definitions, prompting the ear to picture how a tilted head or a hidden ear can suggest an inner voice.

Beyond the theoretical discourse, the book offers glimpses of the collaborative spirit between the illustrator and the poet‑critic who introduced the work. Their conversation about the proper use of roses, lilies and poppies as symbols rather than clichés adds a playful, personal layer to the scholarly tone. Listeners will come away with a richer sense of how visual details can carry meaning that transcends straightforward narration.