“All other statements of intention, however fully documented, are suspect. The poet may change his mind or mood; he may have intended one thing and done another, and then rationalised what he did.”
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
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