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About Northrop Frye

Birth

1912

Death

1991

First book

1949

Years writing

77

Biography

Herman Northrop Frye was a Canadian literary critic and literary theorist, considered one of the most influential of the 20th century.

Northrop Frye was an influential Canadian literary critic and theorist whose work transformed how we understand literature.

Beyond his academic work, Frye served as a clergyman, bringing a unique perspective to his studies on the Bible and literature.

His book Anatomy of Criticism is considered a fundamental pillar for any student or lover of literary theory.

Throughout his prolific career, he wrote over two hundred works exploring topics ranging from Shakespeare to the structure of myths.

Born in Sherbrooke in 1912, Frye dedicated his life to unraveling the hidden codes that connect humanity's greatest stories.