Animi Figura : Kessinger Publishing : 9781432682460 : 1432682466 : 01 Jun 2007 : Animi Figura is a book written by John Addington Symonds, a prominent literary critic, poet, and writer in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of essays and reflections on various topics related to art, literature, and culture.Symonds explores the concept of beauty and its role in art and literature. He discusses the works of famous artists and writers, such as Michelangelo, Shakespeare, and Goethe, and analyzes how they use beauty to convey their ideas and emotions.The book also delves into the relationship between art and society, and how art can be used as a tool for social change. Symonds examines the impact of art on politics, religion, and morality, and argues that it has the power to shape and transform society.In addition to his insights on art and culture, Symonds also includes personal reflections on his own life and experiences. He discusses his struggles with mental illness and his