In poetic language, in which the sign as such takes on an autonomous value, this sound symbolism becomes an actual factor and creates a sort of accompaniment to the signified.
I've always taken 'The Wizard of Oz' very seriously, you know. I believe in the idea of the rainbow. And I've spent my entire life trying to get over it.
Ryan Cabrera, Musician (1982) |
Bill Delahunt, Politician (1941) |
Nick Faldo, Athlete (1957) |
Steve Forbes, Businessman (1947) |
Elizabeth Gilbert, Novelist (1969) |
John Glenn, Astronaut (1921) |
Jack Irons, Musician (1962) |
Elizabeth Jennings, Poet (1926) |
Mohammed Daud Khan, Statesman (1909) |
Margaret Laurence, Novelist (1926) |
Horatio Alger, Author (1899) |
Roman Jakobson, Scientist (1982) |
John Paul Jones, Soldier (1792) |