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The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages

Harold Bloom
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The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1995

Book Brief

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Harold Bloom

The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

546

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,933 ratings

70%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Harold Bloom's The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages is praised for its passionate defense of great literature's enduring value, offering insightful analyses of influential works. However, some critics note its subjective selections and Bloom's occasionally elitist tone. It's recommended for those interested in literature's cultural impact.

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Who Should Read The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages?

A reader who enjoys The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages by Harold Bloom likely appreciates literature's historical and cultural significance, enjoys critical analysis, and has an interest in classic Western literature. Comparable works include How to Read and Why and The Great Books.

4.2

3,933 ratings

70%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

546

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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