Celebrate Northrop Frye by Reading CanLit!

Between getting referenced in Tragically Hip lyrics and acting as a mentor to the likes of Margaret Atwood, the late literary theorist Northrop Frye is an intrinsic part of the Canadian cultural landscape. His influence was felt far beyond our borders, however; his first book, Fearful Symmetry launched him as an internationally respected literary critic and theorist, and he only became more influential with his iconic Anatomy of Criticism. Even as he rose to international prominence though, he remained fiercely committed to championing Canadian literature. Unsentimental and frank, he is the godfather of all literary criticism in this country. 

Frye passed away 26 years ago today. Celebrate his achievements by picking up a great Canadian book today. Need some ideas? Check out our recent author interviews to see new books from talented Canadian writers.