“Culture's essential service to a religion is to destroy intellectual idolatry, the recurrent tendency in religion to replace the object of its worship with its present understanding and forms of approach to that object.”
Book:Anatomy of Criticism
Quote by Northrop Frye
Work
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
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
You May Also Like
Source: Prolegomena to the History of Israel: With a Reprint of the Article 'Israel' from the Encyclopaedia Britannica
Source: A Path With Heart: The Classic Guide Through The Perils And Promises Of Spiritual Life
“Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.”
Source: Kahlil Gibran: Masterpieces
“The worst thing to call somebody is crazy. It's dismissive.”
“Without the Yamas, known as the ethical rules, there is no success in Yoga”