Northrop Frye
Northrop Frye (1912-1991) was a Canadian literary critic, theorist, and educator, widely regarded as one of the most influential literary scholars of the 20th century. His works, including 'Anatomy of Criticism' and 'The Educated Imagination,' explored the nature of literature and its role in society, establishing Frye as a leading voice in the field of literary criticism. His ideas on archetypes and narrative forms have had a lasting impact on both Canadian and global literary studies.
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