Harold Bloom was a renowned American literary critic and Yale professor.
He authored over 50 books, including numerous works of literary criticism, and edited hundreds of anthologies.
Bloom championed the Western canon and criticized what he called the "school of resentment" in literature departments.
His influential work shaped literary discourse for decades, earning him recognition as one of the most famous English-language critics.
Bloom's books have been translated into over 40 languages, reflecting his global impact on literary studies.
His defense of traditional literary values and prolific output established him as a prominent figure in 20th and early 21st-century literary criticism.
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