“In our day the conventional element in literature is elaborately disguised by a law of copyright pretending that every work of art is an invention distinctive enough to be patented.”
Quote by Northrop Frye
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Educated Imagination and Other Writings on Critical Theory, 1933-1962
This book compiles a selection of essays and writings on critical theory, spanning the years 1933 to 1962. The content includes various perspectives and discussions on critical theory, offering insights into the intellectual discourse of that era. more
Author
Northrop Frye
Northrop Frye was a Canadian literary critic and literary theorist, renowned for his extensive work on the Bible, mythology, and the literary imagination. His theories have had a significant impact on the field of literary criticism and have influenced many scholars and critics. more
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