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“Every human society possesses a mythology which is inherited, transmitted and diversified by literature.”

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 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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