Sentences with phrase «allegorical language»

The contradictions inherent to human nature are at the core of the artist's work, which she conveys in a sensual, lyrical and allegorical language.

In his fourth novel, Exit West, Hamid explores the worldwide refugee crisis using simple, almost allegorical language spiced with an unexpected dose of speculative fiction.

Not exact matches

Scriptural norms, principles and visions of life are often articulated in highly poetic, paradigmatic, allegorical, even cryptic language that does not lend itself to easy application.

The language of faith - prophetic, narrative, symbolic, allegorical, unconditional - often stands in contrast to the language of business - strategic, operational, quantitative, measurable, conditional.

This quirky, allegorical premise is presented by the Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos - the blazingly brilliant director of the 2010 foreign language Oscar nominee Dogtooth, making his English language debut - with the utmost matter - of - factness.

Written much in the tradition of other metaphysical authors like Paulo Coelho (The Alchemist) and James Redfield (The Celestine Prophecy), author Milan Ljubincic uses the powerful vehicle of fiction to weave a rich, allegorical story that illustrates how every one of us can find harmony and joy when we learn the language of our own hearts, and reawaken the wondrous spirit that already lies within us.

The estrangement of this language from its original setting serves to underscore the allegorical dimension of these expressions, as something from the past that can resonate in the present, to alarming or admirable effects.

The artist interweaves allegorical narratives, associative color, and spiritual iconography, including alchemical signs, I Ching hexagrams, Tarot icons, the secret language of flowers, and Viking runes.