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Quote by Northrop Frye

“It is of the essence of imaginative culture that it transcends the limits both of the naturally possible and of the morally acceptable.”

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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