Northrop Frye points out that words can only hang together, not describe everything precisely. He notes that knowing the Bible helps understand many English texts, and that literature is a playground of human imagination. He also reminds us that death is a mystery that levels everyone.
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Northrop Frye was a writer, best known for The great code: the Bible and literature.
Quick Facts About Northrop Frye
Born
July 14, 1912
Died
January 23, 1991
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The great code: the Bible and literature
About Northrop Frye
Herman Northrop Frye was a Canadian literary critic and literary theorist, considered one of the most influential of the 20th century.
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