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1. Frye, Northrop Frye, Herman Northrop Fryenoun

   Canadian literary critic interested in the use of myth and symbolism (1912-1991)

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1. Northrop Frye

   Herman Northrop Frye (July 14, 1912 – January 23, 1991) was a Canadian literary critic and literary theorist, considered one of the most influential of the 20th century. Frye gained international fame with his first book, Fearful Symmetry (1947), which led to the reinterpretation of the poetry of William Blake. His lasting reputation rests principally on the theory of literary criticism that he developed in Anatomy of Criticism (1957), one of the most important works of literary theory published in the twentieth century. The American critic Harold Bloom commented at the time of its publication that Anatomy established Frye as "the foremost living student of Western literature." Frye's contributions to cultural and social criticism spanned a long career during which he earned widespread recognition and received many honours.

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   Northrop Frye (1912–1991) was a highly influential Canadian literary critic and theorist. He is best known for his theories of literature as presented in his book "Anatomy of Criticism," where he proposed the idea that all forms of literature can be categorized into certain narratives or "modes." This concept, also known as Archetypal Literary Criticism, centers on the idea of myths and the repetition of certain symbolisms across various literary works. Frye's work has greatly influenced the thinking of generations of students and scholars in the field of literary studies.

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1. Northrop Frye

   Herman Northrop "Norrie" Frye, CC FRSC was a Canadian literary critic and literary theorist, considered one of the most influential of the 20th century. Frye gained international fame with his first book, Fearful Symmetry, which led to the reinterpretation of the poetry of William Blake. His lasting reputation rests principally on the theory of literary criticism that he developed in Anatomy of Criticism, one of the most important works of literary theory published in the twentieth century. American critic Harold Bloom commented at the time of its publication that Anatomy established Frye as "the foremost living student of Western literature." Frye's contributions to cultural and social criticism spanned a long career during which he earned widespread recognition and received many honours.

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