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“Literature is not a subject of study, but an object of study.”

Quote by Northrop Frye

Book:Anatomy of Criticism

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Anatomy of Criticism

This seminal book delves into the theoretical underpinnings of literary criticism, analyzing various critical approaches and their implications for the study of literature. more

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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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