The Reception of Northrop Frye

The Reception of Northrup Frye takes a thorough accounting of the presence of Frye in existing works and argues against Frye’s diminishing status as an important critical voice.

Robert D. Denham is the John P. Fishwick Professor of English Emeritus at Roanoke College.

"Throughout his life, Robert D. Denham has come to the aid of generations of scholars by laying the foundations for Frye studies with his precise and detailed scholarship. The immense amount of data which he has collected and always generously shared with whoever asked for it is now accessible for future generations. The outcome of a lifelong commitment, The Reception of Northrop Frye offers an indispensable tool for students of Frye across the globe."

Michael Dolzani, Professor Emeritus of English, Baldwin Wallace University and author of The Productions of Time:
“Robert D. Denham makes a compelling argument, backed by statistics, that interest in Frye’s work has increased exponentially since his alleged eclipse. His proof comprises the rest of the volume, an invaluable annotated reference work of dissertations, reviews, books, and articles about Frye. Denham proves conclusively that Frye’s relevance is expanding, despite his dismissal by ideologically opposed critics. The Reception of Northrop Frye is the capstone of the career of our most distinguished Frye scholar.”