Quote by Northrop Frye

In our day the conventional element in literature is elaborately disguised by a law of copyright pretending that every work of art is an invention distinctive enough to be patented.

In our day the conventional element in literature is elabora

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This quote suggests that in modern times, the true essence of literature is often hidden by copyright laws, which treat every piece of art as an individual invention worthy of protection. As a result, the conventional and traditional elements of literature are obscured, making it harder for them to be recognized or appreciated. The quote implies that these copyright laws prioritize commercial interests and originality over the historical and cultural continuity present in literature.

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