Essential Elements for Symbol Analysis within Literary Texts

The persistency and richness of the sense of symbols in the history of culture is undeniable, and one of the fundamental dimensions is its realization in the space of literary texts. In this article I intend to present a deployment of the theoretical categories that appear essential of the analysis of symbols in the scope of literary work. I also define each concept and try to show its competence in the work of symbols interpretation. As a theoretical basis I recover the contributions of the leading scholars and critics in the world of symbols as well as my own experience.