Harold Bloom Quotes
Shakespeare is universal.
Topics
Renaissance
Comedy
English Literature
Poetry
Sonnets
Tragedy
International Citizenship, Global Citizenship
Canon
Artistic Relevance
Bard
Classic Literature
Cultural Significance
Elizabethan Era
Enduring Impact
Global Recognition
Globe Theatre
Literary Greatness
Theatrical Legacy
Timeless Themes
Universal Appeal
Shakespearean Works
Citations
Bloom, Harold. Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human. Riverhead Books, 1998, p. 3.
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Harold Bloom was an American literary critic and the Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale University. In 2017, Bloom was described as "probably the most famous literary critic in the English-speaking world." Following the publication of his first book in 1959, Bloom wrote more than 50 books, including over 40 books of literary criticism, several books discussing religion, and a novel. During his lifetime, he edited hundreds of anthologies concerning numerous literary and philosophical figures for the Chelsea House publishing firm. Bloom's books have been translated into more than 40 languages.