FRYE, Northrop, The Critical Path and Other Writings on Critical Theory, 1963–1975, Toronto, University of Toronto Press (Collected Works of Northrop Frye), 2009, [éd. Eva Kushner et Jean O'Grady], 496 p.
ISBN 9780802096258
RÉSUMÉ
This volume, whichcollects Northrop Frye's writings on the theory of literary criticismfrom the middle period of his career, includes one of Frye's ownfavourites, The Critical Path (1971). A highly important marker of Frye's career, The Critical Path openlyaddresses topics that he had previously been reluctant to discuss asfully, including the importance of literature to society, theresponsibilities of critics, and the deeper rationales for studyingliterature.
Filledwith insightful texts that indicate his transition from literary criticto a theorist of language, myth, and human culture, this edition helpsto illuminate many of the ideas and arguments that would appear laterin The Great Code and Words with Power. Accompaniedby the rigorous scholarship for which the series is renowned, this isanother valuable contribution to literary criticism and theory.
BIOGRAPHIE
Eva Kushner is a professor emeritus of comparative literature at the University of Toronto
Jean O'Grady is an associate editor of the Collected Works of Northrop Frye at the University of Toronto.