Study of Symbolic Interpretation of Water in English Literature

Abstract – Water is one of the most important fundamental elements of nature. The present research paper aims at critically studying symbolic interpretation of water and its various forms in English literature. Water and its various forms have always been used in English literature by numerous writers. Water has been represented symbolically by writers in its various formsi.e. river, ocean, sea, pond, brook, clouds, fog, rain etc. Thus, water is one of the most used symbols in English literature.The present study attempts to understand deeper layers of meaning associated with representation of water and its various forms in literature