The great code

First lines

A sacred book is normally written with at least the concentration of poetry, so that, like poetry, it is closely involved with the conditions of its language.

About this book

"A world-renowned critic and scholar examines the continuing cultural importance of the Bible as the single most important influence in the imaginative tradition of Western art and literature. Frye rejects both dogmatic and literal interpretations while celebrating the uniqueness of the Bible as distinct from all other epics and sacred texts. His highly original analysis shows the Bible as redeeming history with a visionary poetic perspective that complements science in the understanding of man's nature."--Book cover.

Themes & subjects

About the author

Northrop Frye

1912 – 1991