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János Kenyeres
The Power of Words: Northrop Frye and Modern Literary Criticism

THESIS TOPIC PROPOSAL

Institute: Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest
literature
Doctoral School of Literary Studies

Thesis supervisor: János Kenyeres
Location of studies (in Hungarian): ELTE BTK
Abbreviation of location of studies: ELTE


Description of the research topic:

Author of over thirty books, including Fearful Symmetry, Anatomy of Criticism, The Great Code and Words with Power, Northrop Frye is undeniably one of the most significant literary critics of the twentieth century, whose work can be associated with such diverse fields as myth criticism, Biblical scholarship, social theory and cultural studies. The aim of the research is to explore Frye’s far-reaching thoughts in the context of some modern (and post-modern) theories, while also investigating his reception as a critic and theoretician.

Required language skills: English
Number of students who can be accepted: 1

Deadline for application: 2024-05-06


2024. IV. 17.
ODT ülés
Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).

 
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