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The Great Code

The Bible and Literature

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An examination of the influence of the Bible on Western art and literature and on the Western creative imagination in general. Frye persuasively presents the Bible as a unique text distinct from all other epics and sacred writings. “No one has set forth so clearly, so subtly, or with such cogent energy as Frye the literary aspect of our biblical heritage” (New York Times Book Review). Indices.

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The Great Code, Northrop Frye

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1983
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Title
The Great Code
Subtitle
The Bible and Literature
Language
English
Released
1983
Format
Paperback
Pages
261
ISBN10
0156364808
ISBN13
9780156364805
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4.15 out of 5
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An examination of the influence of the Bible on Western art and literature and on the Western creative imagination in general. Frye persuasively presents the Bible as a unique text distinct from all other epics and sacred writings. “No one has set forth so clearly, so subtly, or with such cogent energy as Frye the literary aspect of our biblical heritage” (New York Times Book Review). Indices.