“There is only one way to degrade mankind permanently and that is to destroy language.”
Quote by Northrop Frye
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The Northrop Frye Quote Book
This book presents a collection of insightful and thought-provoking quotes from Northrop Frye, a prominent figure in the field of literary criticism and theory. The quotes are drawn from Frye's extensive body of work, which includes analyses of various literary genres and critical approaches. more
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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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