The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages

The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages

578 pages
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Published: 31 Aug 1994
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ISBN: 9780333639528

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: Papermac

Publication date: 1 January 1995

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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 - the books today that will be timeless tomorrow - is sure to be the template for future debate.