Northrop Frye: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Herman Northrop Frye
Born July 14, 1912 • Sherbrooke • Canada
Died January 23, 1991 (aged 78) • Toronto • Canada
Notable Works “Anatomy of Criticism: Four Essays” • “Fearful Symmetry: A Study of William Blake”
Subjects Of Study literary criticism • John Milton

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