This is a toughie! and very controversial. It can be argued certain fictional narratives and fictional characters are broadly, biblically based, usually on Old-testament paralells. It can be argued that William Tell is an adaptation of the Biblical (so-called as action is not completed) (Sacrifice of Abraham), The whale episode in Pinocchio is obviously borrowed from Jonah. There are doubtless others, this is not a currently popular literary genre for obvious reasons- too controversial.
Carter Wheelock has written: 'The mythmaker; a study of motif and symbol in the short stories of Jorge Luis Borges' -- subject(s): Myth in literature, Symbolism, Symbolism in literature, Themes, motives
Stefania Vannucci has written: 'Pier Paolo Pasolini' -- subject(s): Symbolism, Symbolism in literature, Symbolism of colors in literature
Journal of Biblical Literature was created in 1881.
Society of Biblical Literature was created in 1880.
Kenneth I. Perry has written: 'The religious symbolism of Andre Gide' -- subject(s): Religion, Religion in literature, Symbolism, Symbolism in literature
Literature reflects truths about the human experience, emotions, and society, but it is not necessarily "true" in a factual sense. Literature can convey deep insights and truths about life, morality, and the human condition through storytelling, symbolism, and themes that resonate with readers on a personal level.
Steven Putzel has written: 'Reconstructing Yeats' -- subject- s -: Celtic Mythology, Folklore in literature, Ireland in literature, Mythology, Celtic, in literature, Symbolism, Symbolism in literature
Lore Rettenberger has written: 'Licht- und Farbsymbolitk in Hawthornes Neuengland -Romanen' -- subject(s): Light and darkness in literature, Symbolism, Symbolism in literature 'Licht- und Farbsymbolik in Hawthornes Neuengland-Romanen' -- subject(s): Symbolism in literature
Symbolism predates the English language. Just take a look in the bible. Symbolism is all over the place.
Sub-themes
Sub-themes
The Bible can be used as a guidebook to judge literature by examining themes, moral lessons, and underlying messages in a piece of writing in relation to biblical teachings. Analyzing how a work of literature aligns with or challenges biblical values can provide insight into the author's perspective and the overall impact of the text on readers. However, it is important to approach this analysis with sensitivity to literary context and interpretation.