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Imagism vs Symbolism - What's the difference?

imagism | symbolism |

As nouns the difference between imagism and symbolism

is that imagism is a form of poetry utilising precise and clear language while symbolism is representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.

imagism

English

Noun

(wikipedia imagism) (en-noun)
  • A form of poetry utilising precise imagery and clear language

    • symbolism

    English

    (wikipedia symbolism)

    Noun

  • Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
  • (obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.

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