Anatomy of Criticism

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Four Essays

By Northrop Frye

Series: Princeton Classics

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Anatomy of Criticism by Northrop Frye is a seminal work in which Frye presents a comprehensive theory of literary criticism, exploring literature through different frameworks, or 'modes', and how they contribute to the understanding of literary work. With an emphasis on the structural principles that persist across genres and historical periods, Frye positions criticism as a systematic and scientific approach that can reveal deeper insights into the art of storytelling and cultural significance. The book is considered a cornerstone in the study of literature, offering a broad analysis of narratives and mythologies across cultures.
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Anatomy of Criticism

A landmark work of literary criticismNorthrop Frye's Anatomy of Criticism is the magnum opus of one of the most important and influential literary theorists of the twentieth century. Breaking with the practice of close reading of individual texts, Frye seeks to describe a common basis for understanding the full range of literary forms by examin

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A landmark work of literary criticism, Northrop Frye's Anatomy of Criticism is the magnum opus of one of the most important and influential literary theorists of the twentieth century.

Breaking with the practice of close reading of individual texts, Frye seeks to describe a common basis for understanding the full range of literary forms by examining archetypes, genres, poetic language, and the relations among the text, the reader, and society.

Using a dazzling array of examples, he argues that understanding "the structure of literature as a total form" also allows us to see the profoundly liberating effect literature can have.

Series: Princeton Classics

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Anatomy of Criticism by Northrop Frye is acknowledged as a seminal work in literary theory, renowned for its comprehensive exploration of literary forms and genres. Critics admire Frye's effort to categorise different literary modes, offering a new perspective on the structure and function of literature that remains influential. While some readers find it densely academic, its ambitious scope and insightful analysis are praised for reshaping how critics and scholars approach literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691202563

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Edition: New edition

Contributors:

Edited by David Damrosch

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 408

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Non-Fiction Northrop Frye Science & Nature Series: Princeton Classics

About the Author

Northrop Frye (19121991) was University Professor at the University of Toronto, where he was also professor of English at Victoria College. His books include Fearful Symmetry: A Study of William Blake (Princeton). David Damrosch is the Ernest Bernbaum Professor and Chair of Comparative Literature and director of the Institute for World Literature at Harvard University.