Harold Bloom was an American literary critic renowned for his profound engagement with literary tradition. His extensive body of work delves into the intricate relationships between authors and the evolution of literary forms, often emphasizing canonical works and their enduring influence across centuries. Bloom's style is characterized by its encyclopedic scope and a passionate defense of literary genius. His writings encourage readers to contemplate the nature of creativity and the lasting power of great literature.
Celebrated American literary critic Harold Bloom turns his attention to the
writers of his own national literary tradition, from Walt Whitman and Herman
Melville to William Faulkner and Hart Crane. The distillation of a lifetime of
criticism, it is one of Bloom's most profoundly personal books to date.
The nation's most celebrated literary critic introduces children to the exciting world of literature through this collection of great stories by Hans Christian Andersen, William Blake, O. Henry, Tolstoy, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, and others. 100,000 first printing.
-- Brings together the best criticism on the most widely read poets, novelists, and playwrights -- Presents complex critical portraits of the most influential writers in the English-speaking world -- from the English medievalists to contemporary writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a monumental figure in 19th-century Germany, and his Faust stands among the finest works of Western literature.
This volume devotes over 100 pages to William Blake, including The Book of Thel and the entire "Night the Ninth" from The Four Zoas, as well as excerpts from Milton and Jerusalem. It also includes poems and prose by Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley, and Byron.
A literary critic and scholar presents a collection of nine essays as he nears his 100th birthday, exploring themes related to Kant, Keats, and Hazlitt, along with reflections on the joy of reading poetry aloud.
If anything, "Othello" has increased its stature as one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies ever since it was first written, between 1603 and 1604, due to the victimisation suffered by its tragic hero, Othello, as a result of his skin colour. Othello is a "noble Moor", a North African Muslim who has converted to Christianity and is deemed one of the Venetian state's most reliable soldiers. However, his ensign Iago harbours an obscure hatred against his general, and when Othello secretly marries the beautiful daughter of the Venetian senator Brabanzio, Iago begins his subtle campaign of vilification, which will inevitably lead to the deaths of more than just Othello and Desdemona.
Presents critical essays that discuss the language, characters, plot, and major themes of the novel dealing with one man's memory of the fire-bombing of Dresden.
The Harold Bloom Shakespeare series continues with "Julius Caesar," exploring the complexities of Caesar as a sympathetic yet dangerous figure. Each edition features the full text of the play, along with editorial revisions and insightful commentary by Harold Bloom.
This collection features the final poems of renowned poets, including W.H. Auden and Walt Whitman, accompanied by insightful commentary from celebrated literary critic Harold Bloom. The anthology is praised for its profound beauty and depth, offering readers a reflective exploration of the themes and emotions present in these last works. Bloom's analysis enhances the reader's understanding of each poet's legacy, making this compilation a significant contribution to literary appreciation.