The Western Canon
Author: Harold Bloom
Discussed and debated, revered and reviled, Bloom’s tome reinvigorates and re-examines Western Literature, arguing against the politicization of reading. His erudite passion will encourage you to hurry and finish his book so you can pick up Shakespeare, Austen and Dickens once again to rediscover their original magic. In addition, his appendix listing of the “future” canon….Read More
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