Quote by: Northrop Frye

The pursuit of beauty is much more dangerous nonsense than the pursuit of truth or goodness, because it affords a stronger temptation to the ego.


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Author Bio


  • NameNorthrop Frye
  • DescriptionCanadian literary critic and literary theorist
  • BornJuly 14, 1912
  • DiedJanuary 23, 1991
  • CountryCanada
  • ProfessionWriter; Philosopher; Educationist; Cleric
  • AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship; Molson Prize; Companion Of The Order Of Canada