First published in 1894, 'Der Symbol-Begriff in der Neuesten Aesthetik von Johannes Volkelt' is a groundbreaking work of German aesthetics that explores the concept of symbol in art and literature. Drawing on a wide range of philosophical and literary sources, Johannes Volkelt argues that the symbol is a fundamental form of expression that allows us to access the deep structures of human experience. This edition features a new introduction by a leading expert on German intellectual history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.