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The Secular Scripture: A Study Of The Structure Of Romance (The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures)
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Northrop Fryes Thinking Has Had A Pervasive Impact On Contemporary Interpretations Of Our Literary And Cultural Heritage. In His Anatomy Of Criticism, A Landmark In The History Of Modern Critical Theory, He Demonstrated His Genius For Mapping Out The Realm Of Imaginative Creation. In The Secular Scripture He Turns Again To The Task Of Establishing A Broad Theoretical Framework, Bringing To Bear His Extraordinary Command Of The Whole Range Of Literature From Antiquity To The Present.Romance, A Mode Of Literature Trafficking In Such Plot Elements As Mistaken Identity, Shipwrecks, Magic Potions, The Rescue Of Maidens In Distress, Has Tended To Be Regarded As Hardly Deserving Of Serious Consideration; Critics Praise Other Aspects Of The Odyssey, The Faerie Queene, Shakespeares Last Plays, And Scotts Waverley Novels, For Example, While Forgiving The Authors Indulgence In Childishly Romantic Plots. Frye, However, Discerns In The Innumerable Romantic Narratives Of The Western Tradition An Imaginative Universe Stretching From An Idyllic World To A Demonic One, And A Pattern Of Action Taking The Form Of A Cyclical Descent Into And Ascent Out Of The Demonic Realm. Romance As A Whole Is Thus Seen As Forming An Integrated Vision Of The World, A Secular Scripture Whose Hero Is Man, Paralleling The Sacred Scripture Whose Hero Is God.The Clarity Of Northrop Fryes Perception, The Scope And Suggestiveness Of His Conceptualizing, The Wit And Grace Of His Style, Have Won Him Universal Admiration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Secular Scripture'? A: The main theme of 'The Secular Scripture' is the exploration of romance as a significant literary genre in Western culture, highlighting its mythological elements and structural importance in fiction.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Secular Scripture'? A: The author of 'The Secular Scripture' is Northrop Frye, a prominent literary critic known for his influential works on literature and criticism.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Secular Scripture' is available in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and flexible option for readers.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Secular Scripture'? A: 'The Secular Scripture' consists of 200 pages, providing a comprehensive study of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'The Secular Scripture' published? A: 'The Secular Scripture' was published on January 1, 1978.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Secular Scripture' is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: What is the significance of romance in Frye's analysis? A: In Frye's analysis, romance is considered a vital mythological universe, contrasting with sacred scripture, and is seen as essential to understanding human mythology and literature.
- Q: Does 'The Secular Scripture' cover specific literary works or authors? A: Yes, 'The Secular Scripture' draws on a wide range of sources, including works by authors such as Dante, Milton, and Lewis Carroll, as well as various fairy tales and dime novels.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of literature? A: 'The Secular Scripture' is suitable for students of literature, particularly those interested in literary theory and the study of romance as a genre.
- Q: What makes this book unique in literary criticism? A: 'The Secular Scripture' is unique in its broad scope and the way it integrates various cultural narratives, arguing that the structures of romance are foundational to all fiction.