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*** ,1912
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January 23, 1991 (78 years old)
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Cancer
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Northrop Frye
Herman Northrop Frye is a Canadian literary critic and literary theorist, considered one of the most influential men of the 20th century. Frye became internationally known for his first book, Fearful Symmetry, which led to the reinterpretation of William Blake's poetry. His enduring fame rests mainly on the theory of literary criticism which he developed in Critical Anatomy, one of the most important works of literary theory published in the twentieth century. American critic Harold Bloom remarked at the time of publication that Anatomy considered Frye "the best student of Western literature." Frye's contribution to cultural and social criticism spanned a long career during which he was widely recognized and received numerous honors.

About Northrop Frye

Philosopher Northrop Frye was born on July 14, 1912 in Sherbrooke, Canada (He dies at the age of 78, on January 23, 1991).

Literary theorist and philosopher who is well known for being one of the twentieth century's most important intellectuals.

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Northrop Frye before becoming famous

Northrop Frye was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1912 is also the year of Rat (鼠) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto, where he was also a member of the literary journal's editorial board.

Achievement of Northrop Frye

Unlike the majority of his classmates, he never earned a Ph.D.

Northrop Frye's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Helen Kemp was his first wife, whom he married in 1937.

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Fearful Symmetry, published in 1947, was a pivotal book in challenging conventional interpretations of Philosopher William Blake's poetry at the time.

William Blake (1757 - 1827) (Philosopher)
William Blake (1757 - 1827)

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Northrop Frye Income & Net worth

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