Fables Of Identity - Studies In Poetic Mythology

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.

About the author

Northrop Frye (1912-1991) was professor emeritus at Victoria College, University of Toronto, and the author of many books on literary theory and criticism.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Northrop Frye
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.11.1963
• EAN: 9780156297301
• ISBN: 978-0-15-629730-1
• No. of pages: 276
• Weight: 4531 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Comparative Literature, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Politics and government, Literary essays, Gender studies: women and girls, Poetry anthologies (various poets), Literature: history and criticism, Literary studies: poetry and poets, Ancient, classical and medieval texts, Medieval style, LITERARY CRITICISM: Poetry, LITERARY COLLECTIONS: Essays, POETRY: Anthologies (multiple authors), LITERARY CRITICISM: Comparative Literature, POETRY: Subjects & Themes / Places, POETRY: Subjects & Themes / General, POETRY: Subjects & Themes / Family, LITERARY CRITICISM: Subjects & Themes / Politics, LITERARY COLLECTIONS: Medieval, LITERARY CRITICISM: Subjects & Themes / Women