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The document discusses the evolution of the concept of allegory throughout history. It begins by defining allegory as an extended metaphor with both a surface meaning and a hidden meaning. It then traces how allegory has shifted from focusing on authorial intent to reader perception. It analyzes key examples of allegory from Plato, Dante, and John Bunyan. It discusses how allegory was used and criticized during different historical periods. In particular, it explores how allegory was highly praised during a

Author

Godder Ssj

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EN