The Great Code

Informationen zum Autor Northrop Frye (1912-1991) was professor emeritus at Victoria College, University of Toronto, and the author of many books on literary theory and criticism. Klappentext An examination of the influence of the Bible on Western art and literature and on the Western creative imagination in general. Frye persuasively presents the Bible as a unique text distinct from all other epics and sacred writings. ?No one has set forth so clearly, so subtly, or with such cogent energy as Frye the literary aspect of our biblical heritage? (New York Times Book Review). Indices. Zusammenfassung An examination of the influence of the Bible on Western art and literature and on the Western creative imagination in general. Frye persuasively presents the Bible as a unique text distinct from all other epics and sacred writings. “No one has set forth so clearly, so subtly, or with such cogent energy as Frye the literary aspect of our biblical heritage” (New York Times Book Review). Indices.

Product details

• Authors: Northrop Frye, Frye Northrop Frye
• Publisher: Harvest Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.11.2002
• EAN: 9780156027809
• ISBN: 978-0-15-602780-9
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 200 mm x 18 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; RELIGION: Comparative Religion, LITERARY CRITICISM: Comparative Literature, RELIGION: BIBLE STUDIES/GENERAL, RELIGION: Biblical Reference / General, RELIGION: Biblical Commentary / Old Testament / General, RELIGION: Essays, RELIGION: Faith, RELIGION: Biblical Commentary / Old Testament / Pentateuch