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The Great Code: The Bible and Literature
by Frye, Northrop
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/As New
- ISBN 10
- 015136902X
- ISBN 13
- 9780151369027
- Seller
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New Port Richey, Florida, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1982. First Edition . Cloth. As New/As New. (1st edition, 1st printing) Large, sturdy book, quality blue cloth, embossed design at top front, gilt lettering very bright on spine, 261 pages, a Blake illustration as frontispiece--Frye is one of the finest critics of Blake's writing including his prophetic books. DJ heavy paper beneath mylar, rose background, an ornate silver and red border to colorful title and author's name, a photo portrait of Frye on most of back. DJ and book, both As New.
Synopsis
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Callaghan Books South (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 58118
- Title
- The Great Code: The Bible and Literature
- Author
- Frye, Northrop
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 015136902X
- ISBN 13
- 9780151369027
- Publisher
- Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- Bible Bible Literature Literary Criticism
Terms of Sale
Callaghan Books South
Books may be returned with 5 days for full refund--in same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Callaghan Books South
Biblio member since 2004
New Port Richey, Florida
About Callaghan Books South
An internet bookstore, we have added 20 books a day to our inventory for a total of more than 40,000, specializing in Poetry, Vietnam Conflict, Native American, Literary Criticism.
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