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Harold Bloom

1930-2019

Harold Bloom was an influential American literary critic, born on July 11, 1930, in New York.

Biography

Harold Bloom was an influential American literary critic, born on July 11, 1930, in New York.

He was known for his focus on literary theory and his defense of the Western canon.

Bloom was a professor at Yale University and wrote numerous books on literature, including 'The Anxiety of Influence' and 'The Western Canon'.

His work has been the subject of debate and controversy, but his impact on the world of literary criticism is undeniable.

He passed away on October 14, 2019, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of literature..