About this title: This text is a defence of the western literary canon which the author sees being eroded by the tyranny of cultural studies and political correctness in the academic and literary world. It is both a survey of the great authors from Dante to Beckett that make up the canon, with Shakespeare at its centre, as well as a polemical assault on the forces ...
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Edition: First Edition, Ninth Printing
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781573225144ISBN:1573225142
Description: Near Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. An excellent paperback copy, seemingly unread and almost like new. The binding is solid and there are no reading creases in the spine. The cover shows almost no wear, just the lightest possible rubbing. The text is entirely free of marks, notes and underlining. ---------------------------------------------------Harold Bloom has managed to do a rare thing, write a fat, scholarly book that becomes a bestseller. His book is so packed with matter, so full of ... read more
Description: NEW. New thick and heavy trade size soft cover book. Spine not creased. No writing or stamps. Pages clean and tight. Non smoking / pet storage. read more
Edition: First Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781573225144ISBN:1573225142
Description: Near Fine. Size: 6" x 9". EAN: 9781573225144. 546 pp. Indexed. Slight corner feathering to the top front fore-edge, else fine. Pages are clean & bright, with no marking or creasing. The works of 26 selected authors central to the Canon are explored in a fine survey of classic literary traditions. Bloom argues against multiculturalism, ideology, and what he perceives as the loss of true critical perspective: his consideration of major literary tradition's evolution is controversial and ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Date Published: 1995-09-01
ISBN-13:9781573225144ISBN:1573225142
Description: New. GREAT BOOK GREAT READ! NEW CONDITION-TRADE PAPER. PAGES CLEAN, TIGHT BINDING NO WRITING, NOT AN EX LIBRARY, WE SHIP FAST AND ALWAYS WELL PACKED! THANK YOU. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Date Published: 1995-09-01
ISBN-13:9781573225144ISBN:1573225142
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781573225144ISBN:1573225142
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Good copy. Binding is tight, pages are clean. Cover is nice with minor edgewear and some creasing to spine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 560 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: 17th Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Riverhead Books, NY
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781573225144ISBN:1573225142
Description: Near Fine. Remainder. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. (USA) Remainder mark to top edge of page, remainder stamp to bottom edge of pages and to last page, no other markings, Near Fine. Wraps, 546pp, index. No illus. This book presents a guide to the great works and essential writers of the ages. Bloom is Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale University at the time of writing. (2.0 JM fo 20/5. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781573225144ISBN:1573225142
Description: Very Good. Size: 8.9 x 6.0 x 1.4 inches; 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. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781573225144ISBN:1573225142
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Date Published: 1995-09-01
ISBN-13:9781573225144ISBN:1573225142
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781573225144. read more
Description: New. 0333699157 Brand New! Great Gift, Fast Shipping! books may have some minor wearhouse damage. Stickers may be on spine or covers. read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. 1994 Harcourt Brace hard cover-1st edition 1st printing-minor wear to dust jacket (now in mylar cover) otherwise cover and binding fine contents clean-enjoy. read more
"This book has had mixed reviews, but I thought it was relatively awesome in comparison with some others. It's just an overview of Western literature from its beginnings up to Joyce, etc.
I hate to sound like a university professor, but these are the sorts of things I've been reading for the past thirty years. Besides, nobody's listening. This is an awesome book club. Such vibrant exchange of ideas, such rapier-sharp critique, such a rich and rewarding cultural exploration, such electrifying and exciting dialogue. I've never come across anything like it. Well, once before maybe. The silence is truly awesome."
"Definitely plays to my split personality when it comes to the concept of "The Literary Canon" and wanting to both embrace and absolve myself from it, often simultaneously. Probably about as eloquent a defense as possible in the postmodern era."
"One of my favorite books, not only because it introduced me to classic writers I've never read before, but Bloom writes about them in a way that makes you want to go out and read them all."
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