Harold Bloom

Born in 1930
Literary Criticism Literature
  • Harold Bloom was a renowned American literary critic and Yale professor.

  • He authored over 50 books, including numerous works of literary criticism, and edited hundreds of anthologies.

  • Bloom championed the Western canon and criticized what he called the "school of resentment" in literature departments.

  • His influential work shaped literary discourse for decades, earning him recognition as one of the most famous English-language critics.

  • Bloom's books have been translated into over 40 languages, reflecting his global impact on literary studies.

  • His defense of traditional literary values and prolific output established him as a prominent figure in 20th and early 21st-century literary criticism.

Books by Harold Bloom