Semantics of the Symbol: Main Theories About the Symbol and the Themes of Symbols in Alexandru Macedonski's Poetry

This paper deals with the semantic structure of the symbol in theory and practice. Therefore, in the first part, the emphasis is laid on the main theories about the symbol, seen as a constant source of new significances and expressiveness. In the second part, the article approaches the themes of symbols in Alexandru Macedonski's poetry, which acquires a very expressive value by the use of symbols with high productivity.