Northrop Frye è stato un teorico letterario canadese il cui influente lavoro si è concentrato sulla comprensione critica della letteratura. Introdusse un sistema di analisi basato su schemi archetipici e strutture mitologiche che credeva pervadessero tutta la letteratura. Il suo approccio offrì una prospettiva rivoluzionaria sullo studio letterario che plasmò fondamentalmente generazioni di studiosi. Frye cercò di scoprire una retorica universale condivisa attraverso diversi generi e periodi storici.
Frye's Anatomy of Criticism, a cornerstone of literary theory, explores the nature of literature through a systematic framework. This influential work delves into the principles of literary criticism, offering insights into genres, symbols, and the relationships between texts. As the twenty-second volume in the Collected Works of Northrop Frye series, it showcases Frye's significant contributions to the understanding of literature and its critical analysis, solidifying his legacy in the field.
..". twelve essays in which this visionary literary critic speaks specifically to the eternal act of creation, addressing the incessant need for literary revisioning." --Studies in ReligionThese essays, four of which are published here for the first time, reveal one of the most extraordinary minds of our time engaging a wide range of literary, cultural, and religious issues. Frye gave these addresses during the last decade of his life, and they reveal this distinguished critic speaking with wit and wisdom about the permanent forms of human civilization and engaging in the eternal act of creation.
In this outstanding collection of sixteen essays, the world-renowned critic and scholar discusses various works in the central tradition of English mythopoeic poetry, paying particular attention to the centrality of Romanticism.
The collection features seventeen holograph notebooks that provide insight into the author's creative process and the development of his significant work. These annotations reveal intricate details about the structure and themes of his writing, offering readers a deeper understanding and appreciation of his literary achievement.
Shows how William Blake arrived at a theory of knowledge that was also, for him, a theory of religion, of human life and of art, and how this rigorously defined system of ideas found expression in the complicated but consistent symbolism of his poetry.
Frye addresses what he sees as the four main approaches to criticism: the historical, the ethical, the archetypal and the theoretical. His text is considered a classic of modern literary criticism.
The diaries offer an intimate glimpse into Frye's thoughts and experiences from 1942 to 1955, capturing his reflections during a transformative period in his life. This volume compiles seven books, revealing his personal insights, intellectual musings, and the historical context surrounding his writings. Readers can explore Frye's evolving perspectives and the influences that shaped his work during these years.
This specialized dictionary of quotations showcases the profound thoughts and writings of a singular Canadian author, allowing readers to immerse themselves in his work deeply. It highlights the unique experience of engaging with his literature, suggesting that one can explore his ideas and insights without recognizing any limits or boundaries to his intellectual landscape.
Offers fresh insights into ten of Shakespeare's most popular plays
Focusing on literary theory and criticism, this new edition compiles The Secular Scripture alongside thirty shorter works by Northrop Frye, reflecting his insights from the last fifteen years of his life. The collection showcases Frye's profound understanding of literature, blending his major ideas with more concise pieces that explore various aspects of literary analysis and interpretation.