Frye, Northrop

Words with Power: Being a Second Study of The Bible and Literature

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ISBN 13:
9780156983655
author:
Frye, Northrop
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harcourt Publishers Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
1992
Pages:
372
Dimensions:
135mm X 20mm
Genre:
Biblical concordances & commentaries
Condition:
New
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£14.18

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Northrop Frye's Words with Power explores the enduring influence of Biblical themes and forms of expression on Western literature. The book builds on Frye's earlier work, The Great Code, to examine the recurring elements found in the Bible - the mountain, the garden, the cave, and the furnace - and their appearances in later secular writings.

Through discussions of authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Yeats, and Eliot, Frye reveals how these elements have shaped the development of literature. This thought-provoking study invites readers to consider the ways in which the Bible's power and significance continue to resonate in the works of writers across the centuries.

With its insightful analysis and engaging exploration of literary themes, Words with Power is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of literature and theology.

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