Words with power

Book • 1992
In 'Words with Power', Northrop Frye continues his exploration of Biblical themes and their impact on Western literature, begun in 'The Great Code'.

He identifies key elements such as the mountain, garden, cave, and furnace, and discusses how these recur in secular writings.

Frye's work also delves into the relationship between literature and ideology, highlighting literature as a subversive force against dominant ideologies.

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