“The twentieth century saw an amazing development of scholarship and criticism in the humanities, carried out by people who were more intelligent, better trained, had more languages, had a better sense of proportion, and were infinitely more accurate scholars and competent professional men than I. I had genius. No one else in the field known to me had quite that.”
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Northrop Frye unbuttoned: wit and wisdom from the notebooks and diaries
Northrop Frye unbuttoned is a compilation of extracts from Frye's personal notebooks and diaries, revealing his intellectual journey and reflections on a wide range of subjects. The book provides a unique perspective on Frye's thoughts on literature, philosophy, and the human condition, offering readers a deeper understanding of his work and ideas. 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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